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Governor General Clifford Campbell takes the oath at the swearing in ceremony
Sir Clifford Campbell was the first Jamaican born Governor General of Jamaica. He served in that position from December 1, 1962 to March 2, 1973. Here he is taking the oath at his swearing in ceremony.
Sir Florizel Glasspole
Half portrait of Sir Florizel Glasspole, Governor General of Jamaica, 1973 to 1991.
Kingston Public Hospital bicentennial celebration
"Governor General Florizel Glasspole puts a donation in the tin to launch the K.P.H. Bicentennial Tag Drive at King's House. Accepting the donation is Sister Yvonne Reid. Others from left are Radiographer M. Ayr and Matron Ellen Rob. The drive to…
Beeston Street
Sir Clifford Campbell walking along Beeston Street in Kingston. The street is lined with many parked cars.
Mayor Charlton shakes Mr. Glasspole's hands
"Mandeville's Mayor Cecil Charlton bows and Shakes Mr. Glasspole's hands as he is made Commander of the Order of Distinction."
Acting G.G. Sir Rowland Phillips pinning the star of the OBE on Sir Alexander
Former Prime Minister, Sir Alexander Bustamante being invested by Acting Governor General, Rowland Phillips, at the King's House dining room. Lady Bustamante is seated beside him.
Ceremony to unveil plaque commemorating Sir Lionel Smith's proclamation of Abolition 1838
Governor General Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke and other dignitaries in attendance at an unveiling ceremony of a slavery abolition plaque at old King's House in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
Prof. Barry Chevannes and Governor General General Sir Howard Cooke unveiling plaque
Governor General Sir Howard Cooke and Professor Barry Chevannes unveiling the slavery abolition plaque at the Old King's House portico, where British Colonial Governor, Lionel Cooke, had declared the abolition of slavery in Jamaica.
Governor General Florizel Glasspole extends congratulations
" "Congratulations!" Governor General Florizel Glasspole said to Derrick Whyte, the 21-year-old All-Island Champion Individual in the JAMAL-JBC National Quiz Programme. Mr. Whyte, accompanied by his teacher and members of the JAMAL foundation visited…
Ms Lou collecting National Award
Governor General Clifford Campbell placing National Award around Louise Bennett-Coverley's neck.
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Jamaica: The Dome
A poster with an image of the Dome - a room above a stream known as 'The Creek' in Manteca Bahia in which the 'Keeper of the Creek' lived.