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Raising of the Jamaican Flag, August 5, 1962

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The Jamaican Flag being raised in August 1962. Alexander Bustamante, partly hidden and a group of citizens are sharing in the occasion.

King Street, Kingston, showing King's Wharf, Coaling Station Wharf

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Building of various shapes and sizes located on both sides of the street facing the water front. King's Wharf Coaling Station wharf and Gov. Metcalf.

Morant Bay Court House

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A two storey building with staircases on both sides of the porch, annexed by a small building. An old water foundation is in front of the building.

Port Royal

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An artist's impression of Port Royal, Jamaica. Buildings and trees are in the background; in the foreground a ship and 2 small boats are sailing in the sea.

Titchfield Hotel, Port Antonio

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Photograph of the Titchfield Hotel, Port Antonio, on a greeting card from Jamaica. It is a split level, multi-level building with trees growing at the front.

Public buildings, West King and Tower Streets

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Two large public buildings beside each other. In front and side of the buildings are manicured lawn, plants and paved walkways. People are walking along the walkways and on the sidewalk. A tramcar with passengers aboard are driving on the street.

Minister of Education, Edwin Allen, explains the compulsory Education Scheme to citizens at a school room in rural area

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Edwin Allen, minister of education addressing a group of people seated in a classroom in rural Jamaica

Hon. Edwin L. Allen

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Portrait of the Hon. Edwin Leopold Allen, founder of the Edwin Allen High School and first minister of Education in independent Jamaica

Hon. Richard Hill, 1795 - 1872

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Portrait of the Hon. Richard Hill, 1795 - 1872, Jamaica scientist.

Louise Bennett-Coverley

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Head shot of Louise Bennett-Coverley