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The Government of Jamaica invites Miss Isobel Seaton and one other at National Parade and flag raising ceremony

This invitation was sent to Miss Isobel Seaton and company from the Government of Jamaica. It regarded the flag raising ceremony and fireworks display to be held at the National Stadium on Sunday, 5th of August 1962 at 11pm. Miss Seaton and company…

Moder Dilly, you seen Tiger go dis side?

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This is one of many Anancy stories which was shared at children's parties, homes and receptions. These stories are told in Jamaica and are mostly about birds, fishes, animals, rabbits, spider Anancy and Tiger.

An him go to Tiger house

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This print is relating an Anancy story which is shared at children's parties, homes and receptions. These stories are told in Jamaica and are about birds, fishes, rabbits, tigers as well as spider Anancy and other animals.

The Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Manley

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Michael Manley, Jamaican Politician who served as Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1972 - 1980 and from 1989 - 1992. He is the 2nd son of Jamaica's Premier Norman W. Manley and Jamaican artist Edna Manley.

Michael Manley with Ed Newman

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The image shows Michael Manley having a deep discussion with Ed newman. Both men are seated in seperate chairs in an office. Michael Manley, Jamaican Politician who served as Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1972 - 1980 and from 1989 - 1992. He is the…

Sir Alexander Bustamante holding a Child on his lap in london

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Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante, prime minister and National Hero of Jamaica. After Jamaica was granted independence in 1962, Bustamante served as the 1st prime minister until 1967.

Tags: Bustamante, Alexander, - 1884-1977; Children; Prime ministers - Jamaica; Statesmen - Jamaica

Lady Gunter and Sir Gunter with Sir Alexander and Lady Bustamante

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The image shows Lady Gunter and her husband Sir Nevill Gunter, Sir Alexander Bustamante and Lady Bustamante. Except for Lady Bustamante, all three hold drinking glasses.

Sharon Patterson with her father Rt. Hon P.J. Patterson. Sharon just gained her Doctor of Psychology, Penn State University August 1997

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Sharon Patterson is seen in this photograph with her father The Right Honourable P.J. Patterson at Penn State University from which she graduated with a P.H.D. in Psychology.