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Portrait of Hon. P.F. Lightbody

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Portrait of Mr. P.F. Lightbody, past member of the Legislative Council of Jamaica. He is wearing a suit and a Panama hat.

"Peas Please"

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Image showing several quarts of red kidney beans, also known as red peas. Some white beans can also be seen.

Miss Lou performing

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A candid photograph of Miss Lou during a dramatic performance. She has a bow in her hair and is wearing a plaid dress with lace bloomers, a pair of socks rolled up to her knees and a pair of sneakers.

Louise Bennett-Coverley

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Portrait of Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley, Jamaican poet, folklorist, writer and educator.

Miss Lou and others on a float parade

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Photograph of Louise Bennett, Ranny Williams and others in costume, on a float parade.

Louise Bennett participating in the Tropigas draw

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Miss Lou during the Tropigas "Lucky 10 Competition" at Tropigas located at 41a Half Way Tree Road. A gasoline stove is the grand prize.

Louise Bennett, September 1932

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A young, thirteen year old Louise Bennett posing for a photograph.

Miss Lou getting ready for her show

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A laughing Louise Bennett being assisted into her dress before a performance.

Miss Lou and a man dancing

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Miss Lou dressed in traditional Jamaican folk costume and dancing with a man on stage.

Miss Lou in classroom setting

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Miss Lou photographed while addressing a group of persons in a classroom.