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The State Banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel, 6th August 1962

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Black and white photgraph of persons attending the State Banquet at the Sheraton Hotel, Kingston to celebrate Jamaica's Independence, 1962.

Ralphe Bunche of the UN arrives at King's House to meet HRH Princess Margaret

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Ralphe Bunche of the United Nations walks into King's House accompanied by a uniformed officer while 3 others look on

Sir Hugh Foot, a member of the British Commission to the UN arrives at King's House

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Sir Hugh Foot, arrives at King's House, Jamaica, accompanied by a uniformed Officer

1962 Declaration of Independence

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Text of the 1962 Declaration of Independence with Coat of Arms and seal affixed

Performers at the Youth Rally which marked the Opening of the National Stadium

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Performers at the Opening of the Jamaican National Stadium in 1962

Hon. Louise Bennett

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Full-sized photograph of the Honourable Louise Bennett in bandana dress and head wrap and with arms open.

Jamaica in 1912

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A coloured poster depicting Jamaican landscape. In the foreground is a woman with a basket of fruits a top her head. Text 'Jamaica in 1912' on card.

The Constant Spring tramcar going up King Street with Supreme Court on its right

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A tramcar with passengers aboard passing the Supreme Court building on King Street, Kingston, Jamaica.

The House Cherry Garden Jamaica

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A colonial house in Cherry Garden, Jamaica, with the Blue Mountains in the background. A man is sitting on circular wall in front of house. There is a palm tree in front of the house.

Town of Bath

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The town of Bath with palm trees and other trees and buildings lining the road. Also seen are men riding horses and a horse drawn carriage with a couple aboard.