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Sir Alexander Bustamante showing his party sign

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Sir Alexander Bustamante, founder of the Jamaica Labour party and Jamaica's first Prime Minister after independence in 1962, showing his party sign.

Sir Alexander Bustamante signing the Independence Constitution

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Sir Alexander Bustamante signing the Independence Constitution of Jamaica in 1962.

Sir Alexander Bustamante watches as Lady B pins independence medal on U.S. Ambassador, William C. Doherty

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United States Ambassador to Jamaica, William C. Doherty, receiving a Jamaica independence medal from Gladys ''Lady B'' Bustamante. Sir Alexander Bustamante and Sir Donald Sangster among others, are in the background.

Sir Alexander Bustamante, a portrait ca. 1960's

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Candid portrait of Sir Alexander Bustamante, first Prime Minister of Independent Jamaica.

Sir Alexander Bustamante, Sir Donald Sangster and Lady Bustamante at King's House function after independence

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Prime Minister, Sir Alexander Bustamante in conversation with his wife, Lady Bustamante and then Minister of Finance, Donald Sangster at an Independence Day function.

Sir Alexander on a visit to a JDF camp on open day

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Prime Minister Sir Alexander Bustamante on a visit to an open day event at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) camp. The families of soldiers are also in attendance. In the background are several military tents.

Sir Alexander posing with a group of Spanish Town residents

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Alexander Bustamante accompanied by St. William Grant (right) and Gladys Longbridge, his personal assistant pose with a group of residents in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Sir Alexander Swettenham Gov. of Jamaica 1904-1907

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Governor Alexander Swettenham standing outside his place of residence.