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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.

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Miss Lou with Hon. Edward Seaga

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

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Bandana queens reading from a book

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Miss Lou and two "Bandana Queens" reading.

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Ms Lou reading from 'Jamaica Labrish'

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Louise Bennett-Coverley, surrounded by three women and reading from her book 'Jamaica Labrish'.

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Ms Lou in role of police officer

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Miss Lou salutes while dressed in police officer costume. She is standing beside a woman.

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Bandana queens

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Miss Lou and "Bandana Queens" taking part in the Caribbean Carnival Gala Dance and Ball at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

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Ms. Lou singing

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Miss Lou singing on stage with musical band.

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Ms Lou & family after her honourary graduation

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Louise Bennett-Coverley with friends and family at her home, after her honourary graduation. She is wearing a graduation gown.

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Ms Lou and friends on balcony

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Louise Bennett and Ranny Williams (right) having drinks with two other men.

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Ms Lou collecting National Award

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Governor General Clifford Campbell placing National Award around Louise Bennett-Coverley's neck.

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