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Public buildings, West King and Tower Streets

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Two large public buildings beside each other. In front and side of the buildings are manicured lawn, plants and paved walkways. People are walking along the walkways and on the sidewalk. A tramcar with passengers aboard are driving on the street.

Minister of Education, Edwin Allen, explains the compulsory Education Scheme to citizens at a school room in rural area

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Edwin Allen, minister of education addressing a group of people seated in a classroom in rural Jamaica

Hon. Edwin L. Allen

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Portrait of the Hon. Edwin Leopold Allen, founder of the Edwin Allen High School and first minister of Education in independent Jamaica

Hon. Richard Hill, 1795 - 1872

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Portrait of the Hon. Richard Hill, 1795 - 1872, Jamaica scientist.

Louise Bennett-Coverley

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Head shot of Louise Bennett-Coverley

Dennis Scott

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Head shot of Dennis Scott, Jamaican poet and playwright

Lorna Goodison

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Head shot of Lorna Goodison, Jamaican author and poet

Linton 'Kwesi' Johnson - Dub pret at Zinc Fence

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Photograph of a young, smiling Linton 'Kwesi' Johnson in causal attire wearing his signature felt hat and eyeglasses

H. Orlando Patterson

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Head shot of a young Orlando Patterson, historical and cultural sociologist, attired in suit and tie and wearing eye glasses.

Roger Mais

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Head shot of Roger Mais, Jamaican Author