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Jamaica’s Independence Signed in London, 1962-02

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/256

Scope and Contents

152 x 206 mm. Mr. Reginald Maudling, the Colonial Secretary, and Mr. Norman Manley, Prime Minister of Jamaica, sign the agreement at Lancaster House, London, giving Jamaica independence on August 6 this year. The agreement was also signed by Sir Alexander Bustamante, Leader of the Opposition. The signing brought to an end the Jamaican constitutional conference.

Dates

  • Creation: 1962-02

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2011-11-09 14:25:27+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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