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Miss Manchester
"Miss Manchester 1974, Gillian King, being crowned by Miss Independence 1973, Lennox Ann Black. She is flanked by Barbara Mullings who placed second and Barbara Facey, 2nd runner-up."
Miss Louise Bennett, top Jamaican folklorist performs the rites for a traditional Jamaican wedding ceremony
Photograph of Miss Lou performing the rites for a Jamaican wedding ceremony. The ceremony is being captured by a videographer.
Miss Lou's Views on R.J.R.
Dressed in traditional folk dress, Louise Bennett is being driven in a 1935 Austin 7 convertible car during a live broadcast of the "Miss Lou's Views" series on RJR. Surrounding her is an excited throng.
Miss Lou, Eric and two others on her wedding day
Newlyweds Louise Bennett-Coverley and Eric Coverley standing between two elderly women at their wedding reception. The head table has a wedding cake and vases with flowers.
Miss Lou with man and woman on stage
Dressed in bandana costume, Louise Bennett-Coverley is on the set of a television show. The tv-show hosts, other actors and members of the television production team can be seen.
Miss Lou with Hon. Edward Seaga
Autographed photograph of Miss Lou and Prime Minister Edward Seaga sharing a light moment.
Miss Lou standing under a banana tree on stage
Miss Lou poses on stage under a banana tree stage prop.
Miss Lou reading in the comfort of her home
Louise Bennett-Coverley at her home in a room with items such as: encyclopedias, a large Miss Lou bust, small busts, photographs and other personal items.
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K.P.H. building construction

"Birdseye view of the North Street hospital complex, with the new emergency and accident block at left (background), the old Nurses Home and parking…