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Dedication of Jamaica War Memorial 1922

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073F

Scope and Contents

Collection of uncaptioned photographs by Cleary and Elliott, Kingston, Jamaica. The Memorial, a cross of island stone in front of the East Block of the Public Buildings in Kingston, was unveiled and dedicated on Armistice Day, 11 November 1922. Details for each photograph are derived from an accompanying Order of Service and the Jamaica Annual Report 1922.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-11-11

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Biographical / Historical

J. W. Cleary established a photographic business in Kingston, Jamaica, circa 1887. E. W. Elliott became his partner in 1906. In 1922 they had a studio at 89 King Street, Kingston.

Extent

3 item(s) (3 images)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by John Falconer in 1987.

General

This item level description was entered by SG and MJC using information from the original typescript catalogue.

Originator(s)

J W Cleary and E W Elliott

Includes index.
Date
2004-02-04 14:46:15+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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