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Giddy House, Port Royal

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The Giddy House in Port Royal, one of Jamaica's historic sites.

King Street looking south towards the sea ca. 1965

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A view of King Street looking south towards the Kingston Harbour. Pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk, cars are parked along the roadway, the street is lined with buildings and trees.

Brief stories sketch of W. A. Roberts, 1929

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A profile sketch of W. Adolphe Roberts, Jamaican journalist and novelist.

Old West India dwelling house in Panama

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A wooden two storey tenement house in Panama, with many windows and galvanized metal roof. A boy is seen standing in front of the building and a man is sitting by a window. Numerous electrical meters are on the side of the house.

Bustamante's march on Mental Hospital

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Alexander Bustamante at forefront, marching with a crowd in front of the Jamaica Mental Hospital.

Interior of Gorgona Blacksmith's shop

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Men at work in a blacksmith shop.

Typical family quarters for Negro employees, Report Isthmian Canal Commission plate 117

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Typical Family Quarters for employees of African decent in Panama. A woman, two children and a man are standing in front of an open door.

Typical labour train, Report of Isthmian Canal Commission Plate 127

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Men aboard box shaped railroad cars that are used to transport labourers in Panama. Most of the men are standing while others sit atop the side rails. Men are also standing on the railroad tracks and leaning against the cars.

On way to market, Lacovia, Jamaica

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An African boy in Lacovia, St. Elizabeth Jamaica, riding a donkey to the market. A hamper (basket) with produce for sale is on the donkey's side.

St. Michael's Church, Kingston, Jamaica

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Ruins of the St. Michael's Church, Kingston, Jamaica in the aftermath of an earthquake.