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The flag raising ceremony at the National Stadium, Aug 1962

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The JCF Band performs at the Flag Raising ceremony at the National Stadium to commemorate Jamaica's Independence in August 1962. Spectators in the grandstand are looking on.

The first campers at Camp Lewis

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"The first campers at Camp Lewis relax in their dormitory. From left are: Donald Merchant, Constantine Lally, Clinton Hunt [on bunk], Desmond Young [on bunk] and Lesburn Billet [at table]. Missing Franklin Edwards."

The finishing line at Knutsford Park race track

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Spectators, officials, a musical band and jockeys with their horses at the Knutsford Park Race Track (now New Kingston).

The Ferry Inn, on the road to Spanish Town

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People on horses riding past the Ferry Inn in St. Catherine. Behind the inn, three black women are doing laundry in the river.

The family of Michael Manley - Joseph, Barbara, Sarah and Rachel

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A Christmas card with group photograph of Michael Manley with his wife Barbara and Children.

The Falmouth Courthouse

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View of the Falmouth Courthouse that was originally completed in 1817.

The Excelsior dance troupe performing

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"The Excelsior dance troupe shake, stomp and throb to the rhythm of 'Take me by the hand baby'."