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Sussex Hall, after Great Earthquake January 14th, 1907

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Sussex Hall after the Great Earthquake of January 14, 1907. The fence and steps leading to the property are intact but there is significant damage to the Sussex Hall building.

Rum Warehouse and Customs, Kingston after Great Earthquake, January 14, 1907

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Damage to the roof and building of the Rum Warehouse and Customs building in Kingston.

After the earthquake 14th, January 1907, Mr. Grinan's House

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The remains of Mr. Grinan's house after it was flattened by earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston after 1907 earthquake

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People loitering by the entrance of the Myrtle Bank Hotel. The hotel, once known as the largest hotel in Jamaica, sustained significant damage after the 1907 earthquake.

Bongo Herman, along with High Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia, grandson

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A smiling Ermias Sahle Selassie playing the conga drum with Bongo Herman and other Rastafarians.

Entrance: Hope Gardens

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Trees lining the entrance of Hope Gardens. Heaps of grass have been bundled on the freshly cut lawn.

Unidentified photograph from Roy Coverley's folder

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A desolate area in the country side on a cloudy day.

Roy Coverley, Ivy Coverley and Eric Coverley

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The Coverley siblings pose for a photograph - (l-r) Roy Coverley, Ivy Coverley and Eric Coverley (Louise Bennett's husband).

Coverley Columbus preview

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Candid shot of guests at an event.

Roy Coverley speaking with female companion while sitting at the table

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Journalist and poet, Eric Coverley, shares a moment with a young woman at a dinner setting.