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The outbreak in Jamaica: Maroon Town - Blue Mountains

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Sketch by Captain the Hon. L. A. Addington showing the military cantonment and village of Maroon Town in the Blue Mountains, where Maroons from Jamaica waged war against the British Government.

Red Stripe Strong Lager, canned and packaged for UK market

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"Red Stripe Strong Lager, canned and packaged for the UK market by Charles Wells Brewery of Bedford. England is loaded from the conveyor belt for removal into the warehouse."

Wipe that smile from your face

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"Evet Hussey and Clive Walker during a scene of "Wipe that smile off your face."

Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York

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The Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York who will be visiting Jamaica to perform at the Institute of Jamaica's Centenary celebration.

Bethel Baptist Church

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"It is the Christian family that must provide the basis for the child's development," said Rev. Evans Bailey in his address to the large congregation at Bethel Baptist Church. In front row are JTA president Woodburn Miller, Education Minister Dr.…

Corner of Oxford and Halfway Tree Road

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"For five days a week the woman in this picture, Panchin Edwards, a KSAC employee, can be seen tending her strip of garden at the junction of Oxford Road and Half-way Tree Road. Many people have been heard to say, "if only more of the city looked…

Corner of Oxford and Halfway Tree Road

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"The water has ceased to flow in other directions and this once well-kept spot at the corner of Oxford and Half-way Tree Roads is dying of thirst. The woman who used to tend the garden has not garden has not been seen for some time."

Splendour Heights nightclub dancers

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"Splendour Heights nightclub dancers get together for a "dance up" for the benefit of patrons who would like to see them all together."

Go Go dancer at Splendour Heights Club

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"Roundup: A go-go dancer out of the Splendour Heights Club, Savanagh Plaza does her thing to slow music complete with shawl. A cozy dance scene as "de music sweet dem", is shown at centre. Right, Cynthia Schloss grooves her attentive audience."