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An engineering technician packing away his equipment
"An engineering packing away his electronic equipment in the media facilities section of the Sheraton Hotel yesterday."
An Ettu group from Hanover
"An Ettu [or Etu] group from Hanover demonstrate a ceremonial dance to guests of the Club Caribbean Hotel in Runaway Bay recently. Ettu, like Kumina is based on African religions. The group shown here are able to trace their ancestry back to the…
An Etu field trip in Kendal, Hanover
"The younger generation learns from the elders - an Etu field trip in Kendal, Hanover ."
An expression of the crucifixion in Gairy's room
"Gairy's room reveals a curious and unconventional depiction of the crucifixion."
An him go to Tiger house
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.
An I.C.C. free public school for non-whites
A group of mostly African children standing beside a wooden building that is used as a public school for non-white children.
An Indian cacique of the island of Cuba addressing Columbus concerning a future state
An Indian cacique (Chief) in Cuba gestures in the air as he addresses Christopher Columbus (in hat and cape), while other villagers listen.
An interior view of a Jamaica House of Correction
A photographic print showing enslaved Africans being tortured by various means in a Jamaica House of Correction.
An iron gibbet on which rebellious slaves awaited a slow and painful death
An iron gibbet, used to punish and torture rebellious slaves to death, on display at the Museum of the Institute of Jamaica.
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Bridge, east of Spanish Town
The historic cast iron bridge, built in 1801. It is located at the eastern side of Spanish Town, St. Catherine, and is the first of its kind in the…