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The Camp near Kingston Jamaica 1839

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An artist's impression of an army camp showing military facilities on an expanse of land with thick vegetation in the background.

Slave chatting informally

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Three enslaved Africans chatting among themselves in a relaxed mood. A turkey is beside them.

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen's mother patting the head of the Jamaica Regiment's new mascot..

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Queen Elizabeth the Queen's mother patting a dog (the Regiments mascot) that is held on a leash by a soldier of the Jamaica Regiment while an Officer looks on. This took place at Paula de Laudez New Castle Barracks in February 1965.

Negroes dancing to Pot Pourri Pan

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Enslaved Africans showing much merriment as they dance and play musical instruments.

Louise Bennett

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Louise Bennett (3rd right) and her husband Eric Coverley and friends standing beside a table set for dining, at their wedding reception.

Louise Bennett

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Louise Bennett and Eric Coverley smile for the camera just after they were married in 1954

Louise Bennett

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Louise Bennett (centre) and other cast members in a theatrical production.

Louise Bennett

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Louise Bennett smoking a cigarette

Louise Bennett

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Louise Bennett performing one of her poems.

Louise Bennett

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Louise Bennett lights candles in candelabras, on dining table in dining room. Happy New Year sign is seen on the wall.