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Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston after 1907 earthquake

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People loitering by the entrance of the Myrtle Bank Hotel. The hotel, once known as the largest hotel in Jamaica, sustained significant damage after the 1907 earthquake.

Bongo Herman, along with High Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia, grandson

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A smiling Ermias Sahle Selassie playing the conga drum with Bongo Herman and other Rastafarians.

Orchids at Hope Gardens

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Ferns and orchid plants at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew, Jamaica.

Hope Garden

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Photograph showing palm trees and other features of the landscape at Hope Botanical Gardens, St. Andrew.

Hope Garden

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A view of the Hope Aqueduct that runs across lands (including Hope Gardens) once known as the Hope Estate.

The Orchid Walk at Hope

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Two men stand at a section of Hope Botanical Gardens known as "The Orchid Walk".

Entrance: Hope Gardens

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Trees lining the entrance of Hope Gardens. Heaps of grass have been bundled on the freshly cut lawn.

Unidentified photograph from Roy Coverley's folder

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A desolate area in the country side on a cloudy day.

Roy Coverley, Ivy Coverley and Eric Coverley

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The Coverley siblings pose for a photograph - (l-r) Roy Coverley, Ivy Coverley and Eric Coverley (Louise Bennett's husband).

Coverley Columbus preview

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Candid shot of guests at an event.