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Walter Adolphe Roberts. Chicago, ILL. October 28, 1939 taken by A.S. Knobble

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Walter Adolphe Roberts in business suit sitting on his luggage with his hat beside him in Chicago, Illinois on October 28, 1939.

St. Margaret Church Nativity Scene

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"Horticulturalist Leo Sullivan: His Christmas contribution to the congregation of St Margaret's Church on Old Hope Road by designing and erecting this unique floral representation of the Nativity Scene. While Mary and Joseph are depicted in the…

Corn - (Trinity) grown in kingston

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"Trinity Corn - "Asphalt Farmers" are not known for their "green thumbs" but Kingstonian Thorold DeMercado told the lie to this saying recently when he reaped the above "trinity corn." The seeds to this unusual product were planted late last year and…

Christmas market

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"Christmas market: Shoppers here, shoppers there, shoppers everywhere on Christmas Day in downtown Parade. Adults and children alike indulge in much shopping and merrymaking on this festive occasion."

Lady Glosspole Annual Christmas Treat

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"All eyes are on Parade: The children at the annual Christmas treat given by Lady Glasspole, wife of the Governor General on Monday are enjoying the Jamaica Travellers Band's thrilling Christmas music, all except the little girl (left) who is more…

Christmas treat at Kings House

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"Having a swinging time: A few of the children having a swinging time on the merry-go-round at Kings House, at the annual treat given by Lady Glasspole."

Anticipating results for secondary and high school

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"Anticipating the results: Corporate Area students hurrying to get copies of the Daily News yesterday to see whether they had secured places in the island's secondary and high schools."

McKenzie, Barbara

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"Miss St. Mary Barbara McKenzie receives the sceptre from Miss St. Mary 1973, Geraldine Powell. Second from left is runner-up Annie Lue and at right, third place winner Hectorine Brown." The event was held at the Tower Isle Hotel in St. Ann.

Miss St. Ann

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"Miss St. Ann 1974 Judy Dalrymple being crowned by last year's queen Charmaine Lawrence at the Jamaica Hilton Hotel, Saturday night. At right is 1st runner-up Patricia Angela Ward and at left 2nd placed winner Angella Harpaul."