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Sir Alexander Bustamante holding a Child on his lap in london

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Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante, prime minister and National Hero of Jamaica. After Jamaica was granted independence in 1962, Bustamante served as the 1st prime minister until 1967.

Michael Manley with Ed Newman

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The image shows Michael Manley having a deep discussion with Ed newman. Both men are seated in seperate chairs in an office. Michael Manley, Jamaican Politician who served as Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1972 - 1980 and from 1989 - 1992. He is the…

The Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Manley

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Michael Manley, Jamaican Politician who served as Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1972 - 1980 and from 1989 - 1992. He is the 2nd son of Jamaica's Premier Norman W. Manley and Jamaican artist Edna Manley.

An him go to Tiger house

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This print is relating an Anancy story which is shared at children's parties, homes and receptions. These stories are told in Jamaica and are about birds, fishes, rabbits, tigers as well as spider Anancy and other animals.

Moder Dilly, you seen Tiger go dis side?

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This is one of many Anancy stories which was shared at children's parties, homes and receptions. These stories are told in Jamaica and are mostly about birds, fishes, animals, rabbits, spider Anancy and Tiger.

The Government of Jamaica invites Miss Isobel Seaton and one other at National Parade and flag raising ceremony

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This invitation was sent to Miss Isobel Seaton and company from the Government of Jamaica. It regarded the flag raising ceremony and fireworks display to be held at the National Stadium on Sunday, 5th of August 1962 at 11pm. Miss Seaton and company…

The Ministry of Education invitation to Youth Rally 1962

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This is a photograph of an invitation card used by the Ministry of Education for a Youth Rally that was held in connection with Jamaica Independence Celebrations at the National Stadium on Saturday, August 4, 1962 at 5pm. The invitation also has…

Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, the Earl of Snowdon descend

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Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret born Margaret Rose on August 1930 and died February 9, 2002. She was the only sibling of Queen Elizabeth II and the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The black and white photograph shows her…

Independent Jamaica

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This is an advertisement issued by the Government Public Relations Office promoting an independent Jamaica. It has the map of Jamaica with a flag on it suggesting that Independent Jamaica is ours and that we should love it, work for it and be proud…

Jamaica Constitutional Conference London 1962

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Photograph shows Alexander Bustamante and Norman Manley sitting together around a table engaging in a conversation during the Jamaica Constitutional Conference held in London in 1962. They are both reading one of several documents placed on a table.…