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Sagwa Bennett

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Sagwa Bennett, Jamaican entertainer speaking to an audience. Three other men are sitting on the stage and a speaker box is attached to the wall.

Queen Elizabeth II laying a wreath at the cenotaph, April 1975

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Queen Elizabeth II laying a wreath at a cenotaph in memory of Jamaican men who died in the World War. A soldier stands behind her while a large crowd look on from behind metal fencing.

Royal yacht "Britannia" bringing Queen Elizabeth into Kingston Harbour, March 1966

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The Royal Yacht 'Britannia' being escorted by small boats and a yacht as it sails into the Kingston Harbour.

Iron Bridge, Spanish Town

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A view of the iron bridge in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, showing the rails of the bridge, the concrete base below and the Rio Cobre River running under the bridge.

St. Michael's Church, Kingston, Jamaica

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Ruins of the St. Michael's Church, Kingston, Jamaica in the aftermath of an earthquake.

On way to market, Lacovia, Jamaica

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An African boy in Lacovia, St. Elizabeth Jamaica, riding a donkey to the market. A hamper (basket) with produce for sale is on the donkey's side.

Typical labour train, Report of Isthmian Canal Commission Plate 127

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Men aboard box shaped railroad cars that are used to transport labourers in Panama. Most of the men are standing while others sit atop the side rails. Men are also standing on the railroad tracks and leaning against the cars.

Typical family quarters for Negro employees, Report Isthmian Canal Commission plate 117

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Typical Family Quarters for employees of African decent in Panama. A woman, two children and a man are standing in front of an open door.

Interior of Gorgona Blacksmith's shop

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Men at work in a blacksmith shop.

Bustamante's march on Mental Hospital

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Alexander Bustamante at forefront, marching with a crowd in front of the Jamaica Mental Hospital.