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Sir Howard and Lady Cooke

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Portrait of Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Howard Cooke (1991-2006) and wife, Lady Cooke.

Sisal factory

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Women workers handling sisal fibre at factory.

Soldier of West Indies Regiment sentinel: corner of Harbour and Church Street

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Regiment member sits on what appears to be a segment of concrete drainage pipe, between sheets of zincs supported by half-burnt wood. Behind him are the remains of a destroyed building.

Staff of Military School, Up Park Camp, Jamaica

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Staff members of military school, Up Park Camp, Jamaica.

Steamer load of labourers for Panama Canal

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Steamer carrying labourers for Panama Canal.

Steamshovel at work in Culebra Cut

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Labourers look on as steamshovel operates in Culebra Cut.

Street vendors

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Some female street vendors sit along roadside under umbrellas while others look on.

Submerged Prince George Battery, Port Royal, Kingston

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View of submerged area in Port Royal Kingston that occurred as a result of the 1907 Earthquake. Men are seen afloat on what appears to be a boat.

Michael Manley swearing in as P.M. of Jamaica, 1972

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Prime minister designate, Michael Manley (center), with Bible in hand at his swearing in ceremony, 1972.

The Culebra Cut, Panama Canal

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Panoramic view of Culebra Cut, Panama Canal.