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Carpet handcraft for Air Jamaica by Urban Craft
"Mrs. Mitzie (Mitsy) Seaga, wife of the Prime Minister examining a carpet handcrafted for Air Jamaica by Urban Craft. Also in the picture is Mr. Mike Casserley of Air Jamaica and some of the women engaged in the Craft Project. Urban Craft is a…
Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York
"Dancers at New Kingston Hotel: Members of the Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York are seen as they disported in front of the camera at the New Kingston hotel [formerly Sheraton Kingston] in late August. The dance group, one of two American…
The young tobacco plant
"The young tobacco plant, in its early stages, demands intensive care. After planting the soil must be loosened by hand and kept moist to ensure a good root system."
Irrigation of the Tobacco
"Irrigation of the tobacco: an essential aspect of the cultivation of this crop, is done using pumps and piping provided by the Company. Pumps are installed at the riverside and a network of pipes is laid throughout the field. The tobacco need,…
Suckering is done to curb the plants natural tendency to reproduce itself
"Suckering is done to curb the plants' natural tendency to reproduce itself. Since the leaf of the plant must get all the nutrients, chemicals have to be applied to control all sucker growth."
Farmer examining his crop regularly for detection of pests
"The careful farmer examined his crop regularly for early detection of pests and diseases. Attacks by Aphids or incidences of Black Shank and other diseases require immediate attention."
Patient receives an envelope
Hospital patient being presented with a gift in an envelope and an (laceleaf) anthurium plant from her hospital bed.
Linda Sarnia
"Linda Sarnia, winner of the Women's Pro singles manager Gerald Johnston and below, Men's Pro Trophy at the tennis spectacular held recently at the singles runner-up Basil Thompson takes his trophy Rose Hall Inter Continental Hotel and Country Club…
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Myrtle Bank Hotel
View of the Myrtle Bank Hotel, built in the mid 1800s. This grand hotel was once known as the largest in the island.