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Prime Minister Hugh Lawson Shearer, as he spoke to the nation from the State Theatre.

Prime Minister Michael Manley at microphone addressing persons at the Social Development Commission.

Postcard of the Dry Harbour Post Office, by renowned 19th century artist and illustrator, Joseph Holland Tringham.

Black and white photograph of an upstairs building, housing the Black River Post Office in St. Elizabeth. Persons are standing on the verandah, walking towards the building and standing outside.

A front view of the Port Maria Civic Centre building that once housed the main court house and police station for the parish of St. Mary. It was originally built in 1821 and was in constant use until it was destroyed by fire in 1988. After being…

The airplane that transported the first batch of air mail from Jamaica.

Officials gather to witness the departure of the airplane that carried the first batch of air mails from Jamaica.

A front view of the Phyll's Court Place of Safety. A sign is at the front of the building which reads "Phyll's Court Maternity Plan; Phone 69011."

The Pelican, Brig engaging Le Trompeur, French Privateer near Jamaica, Septr. 22nd, 1797; designed and engraved by W. Elmes. London, John Fairburn, 1798.

6 1/2" x 8 1/2". col. Aquatint.

Workers of the Panama Canal line up to enter the Pay Car (a railroad car) to collect their wages (1908).