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Miss Lou beside a car

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Bennett, Louise, - 1919-2006; Folklorists; Poets - Jamaica; Authors, Jamaican; Automobiles

Miss Lou collecting Honourary Award

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Louise Bennett-Coverley, dressed in gown and receiving the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of the West Indies in September 1983.

Miss Lou in crowd of children

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Miss Lou surrounded by children during presentation.

Miss Lou laughing

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A laughing portrait of Miss Lou. She is wearing a wide brim straw hat.

Miss Lou meeting the Queen

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Louise Bennett and the Queen smile as they greet each other on the Queen's visit to Jamaica.

Miss Lou reading in the comfort of her home

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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.

Miss Lou with Hon. Edward Seaga

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Autographed photograph of Miss Lou and Prime Minister Edward Seaga sharing a light moment.

Miss Lou, Eric and two others on her wedding day

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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.