Title Date Collection Item Type
The front of the leaflet, which folds in three, has an image at the centre with the outline of the island of Jamaica with its national flag at its centre. The text in the middle of the island's outline says 'Yours!' and below it the text says: 'Love it, work for it, be proud of it'. On the left fold reasons for being proud of Jamaica are given. On the right fold the Jamaican coat of arms is printed with the text: 'Independence: what it means to us'.Government leaflet on Jamaican independence 1962 Independence Physical Object
A page from the comic about Norman Washington Manley’s political career, encouraging voters to cast their ballot in favour of him as the first Prime Minister of an independent Jamaica. People’s National Party comic, Man of Destiny 1962 Independence Physical Object
The cover of the booklet 'An Explanation of the Commonwealth Immigrants Act as it affects West Indians' issued by the Migrant Services Division at the Commission in the United Kingdom for The West Indies, British Guiana and British Honduras, 26 Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. On the top of the cover the name 'Billy Strachan' is written in blue ink, indicating Strachan's ownership of the booklet. An Explanation of the Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962 Restrictions and Resistance Physical Object
Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962 18 April 1962 Event
Dissolution of the West Indies Federation 31 May 1962 Event
The newsletter of the Federal Public Service Association of the West Indies announces the dissolution of the West Indies Federation with a final farewell and well wishes to its members in a text box. An accompanying article explains the circumstances which led to the end of the Federation, titled 'The Final Disenchantment'. C.L.R. James’ copy of Federal Public Service Association of the West Indies newsletter 31 May 1962 Activism Physical Object
A letter written with a type-writer addressed to 'Mr. Bill Strachan'. The header shows that it was written on behalf of the 'West Indian Gazette: A Periodical of West Indian News and Opinion' and gives the newspaper's address and telephone number. It it signed by hand by Claudia Jones as the editor of the Gazette.Letter from Claudia Jones to Billy Strachan 24 July 1962 Activism Physical Object
Independence of Jamaica 6 August 1962 Event
Independence of Trinidad and Tobago 31 August 1962 Event
Photograph of Alift HarewoodInterview with Alift Harewood MBE 1965 Travelling to Britain Interview
Photograph of Sonia Winifred (copyright: Dr Juanita Cox)Interview with Sonia Winifred 1965 Travelling to Britain Interview
The front and back cover of Claudia Jones' funeral programme. The text reads 'Claudia Jones: militant negro, anti-imperialist leader, funeral and cremation programme, Saturday 9th January 1965'. On the back the text reads: 'Claudia Jones Memorial Committee, 13, Station Avenue, London, S.W.9., Telephone: Brixton 1754'.Claudia Jones’ funeral programme 1965 Activism Physical Object
The poster's text says: 'PPP boycotts the Queen because Guyana and Rhodesia are victims of British oppression and exploitation'. In the background of the text is a red illustration of a barbed wire fence with two hands in shackles held up behind it.Guyana People’s Progressive Party poster 1966 After Independence Physical Object
Independence of Guyana 26 May 1966 Event
Independence of Barbados 30 November 1966 Event
Registration of a minor as a citizen of the United Kingdom and colonies 25 August 1967 The ‘Windrush’ Scandal Physical Object
Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1968 1 March 1968 Event
The yellow and black book cover of 'A History of Pan African Revolt' by C.L.R. James, published by Drum and Spear Press. A History of Pan-African Revolt 1969 Activism Physical Object
The dust jacket of the New Beacon Books edition of Froudacity. The cover art was designed by Trinidadean artist Art Derry. Froudacity: West Indian fables 1969 Activism Physical Object
Registration of an adult as citizen of the United Kingdom and colonies 3 February 1970 The ‘Windrush’ Scandal Physical Object
Guyana becomes a republic 23 February 1970 Event
A blue badge with the slogan in yellow text 'We now have a country - vote Dems'.Barbados Democratic Labour Party badge 1970/80s After Independence Physical Object
The front page of an issue of the newspaper Grassroots with the Black Liberation Front logo at the top. The headline of the first article is 'Hundreds Deported Secretly Every Week' with two illustrations of crowds in front of a ships in the process of being deported. Grass Roots: Black Community News 1970s Restrictions and Resistance Physical Object
Immigration Act 1971 28 October 1971 Event
Establishment of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) 4 July 1973 Event