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Amy Jacques Garvey beside bust of Marcus Garvey

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Amy Jacques Garvey, the second wife of Marcus Garvey is seen in this photograph sitting in a chair. Beside her is bust of marcus Garvey sitting on a table. Amy Jacques Garvey was a pioneering journalist and activist. She travelled to New York in…

Amy Jacques Garvey with sons Julius Garvey & Marcus Garvey Jr.

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Amy Jacques Garvey posing for a photograph with her sons Julius and Marcus Garvey.

An aerial view of a housing scheme in Kingston

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An aerial vew of an housing scheme in Kingston, showing houses, vegetation and the streets.

An African's head with mouth-piece and necklace

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Front and profile views of an African's head in a punishment device which was used to prevent enslaved persons from escaping or resting by laying down.

An aqueduct in Haifeng county, Kwang Tung province

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"An aqueduct in Haifeng county, Kwangtung province. This new project helps enlarge the local irrigated area by 8,600 hectares or more."

An Arawak family

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Historic print of an Arawak family gathered outside their dwelling made of straw.

An arch prepared to welcome the Duke and Duchess of York in January 1927

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A large arch with smaller ones on either side with the inscription "Welcome To Jamaica - Long live the Duke and Duchess" - decorated with Jamaica and British flags, a crown, Jamaica's Coat of Arms and names of its parishes

An Avenue of Cotton trees

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Cotton trees form a canopy along a country road. A horse drawn cart drives along the road which is lined with shrubs and other trees.

An early breakfast before Mr. Manley sets out for his law office

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Norman Manley and his wife Edna sit at the dining table for breakfast before he sets out for his law office.