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Dr. Lockett's residence, Duke Street, Kingston - destroyed by Earthquake Jan. 14, 1907

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Black and white photograph of a two storey house built on an incline, enclosed by concrete and metal fencing, belonging to Dr. Lockett and was destroyed by the 1907 earthquake. There is a huge tree in front of the house, smaller trees at the side,…

Parish Church Kingston

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The Kingston Parish Church with bell tower consisting of 2 clocks. The building is enclosed by metal and Concrete fencing with steps leading from the street into the church yard. Building is surrounded by trees.

Gordon Town Minister's House - damage by the earthquake Jan. 1907

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Black and white photograph of a partially damaged house with the upper section in tact and piles of rubble in front of and beside the house.

The State Banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel, 6th August 1962

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Black and white photgraph of persons attending the State Banquet at the Sheraton Hotel, Kingston to celebrate Jamaica's Independence, 1962.

Ralphe Bunche of the UN arrives at King's House to meet HRH Princess Margaret

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Ralphe Bunche of the United Nations walks into King's House accompanied by a uniformed officer while 3 others look on

Sir Hugh Foot, a member of the British Commission to the UN arrives at King's House

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Sir Hugh Foot, arrives at King's House, Jamaica, accompanied by a uniformed Officer

1962 Declaration of Independence

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Text of the 1962 Declaration of Independence with Coat of Arms and seal affixed

Performers at the Youth Rally which marked the Opening of the National Stadium

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Performers at the Opening of the Jamaican National Stadium in 1962

Hon. Louise Bennett

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Full-sized photograph of the Honourable Louise Bennett in bandana dress and head wrap and with arms open.

Jamaica in 1912

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A coloured poster depicting Jamaican landscape. In the foreground is a woman with a basket of fruits a top her head. Text 'Jamaica in 1912' on card.