Browse Items (9677 total)

Cedric Demetrius hoisting 311 lbs in lightweight division

d_0001912_cedric_demetrius_hoist.jpg
The image shows Cedric Demetrius lifting 311 pounds in a light weight competition. Cedric is seen lifting the weights above his head with his legs apart.

Wayne Lee Hong winner of the Light-Heavyweight Division of the weight lifting champs.

http://nlj.gov.jm/Digital-Images/d_0001893_wayne_lee_hong_champs.jpg
The picture shows Wayne Lee Hong lifting a heavy weight with a grimacing look on his face. The banner "Jamaica Amateur Weightlifting Association" is displayed in the background advertising the competition.

School boy swimmers display different poses

http://nlj.gov.jm/Digital-Images/d_0001913_school_boy_swimmer.jpg
This photogaph shows several boys diving into a swimming pool. They all display different diving techniques/styles as they dive off simultaneously. Other swimmers are seen waiting behind them to go as well. Spectators were seen in the photograph.

Participants in the Jamaica 500 cycle rally

http://nlj.gov.jm/Digital-Images/d_0001915_participants_jamaica_500.jpg
Several cyclists can be seen riding pass the National Stadium building as they compete in the Jamaica 500 rally. Some are wearing helmets while others are wearing regular baseball caps.

C. McIntosh winner of 5 miles trophy event at Bowl Race meet.

http://nlj.gov.jm/Digital-Images/d_0001916_c_mcintosh_winner.jpg
This picture shows C. McIntosh, winner of the big five miles trophy event at the Bowl cycle race meeting with his trophy and Mr. Hope Bernal, Manager of the Jamaica Cycle Union of which body McIntosh is a member. McIntosh rode an "Alpha" racing cycle…

Davis - Our champion cyclist winner of events, here and abroad.

http://nlj.gov.jm/Digital-Images/d_0001917_davis_our_champ_cyclist.jpg
The photograph shows champion cyclist, Davis, sitting on a bicycle smiling and with arms crossed. His winning trophies and prizes are seen on display beside him.

African Legion, USA, 1924

d_0001918_african_legion_1924.jpg
This photograph shows 2 soldiers shaking hands while others looking on. Some of the soldiers carry swords.

Garveyites, New York, 1924

d_0001919_garveyites_newyork_1924.jpg
This photograph shows a man and a little boy standing beside each other. They were uniform amd hats. A small dog is also seen in the photograph.

Marcus Garvey in gown

d_0001920_marcus_garvey_gown2.jpg
Marcus Garvey poses in armchair dressed in a gown and mortarboard with book in hand.

Hon. Marcus Garvey

d_0001921_hon_marcus_garvey.jpg
Marcus Garvey is seen standing in this photograph wearing a jacket suit with an inside vest. A huge button or broach is affixed to the lapel of his jacket. He is also seen holding a walking cane.