Objects from our Past

Jamaica has a rich history, and as we celebrate 50 years of Independence, we take a look back at how we got here. With the kind assistance of the Institute of Jamaica, 'Objects from our Past' will highlight a total of 50 objects which are part of the Institute of Jamaica's collection. Today, we feature two of these Objects from our Past. Check this space next Sunday for two more.

UNIA Membership Certificate belonging to the late Leonard Hastings dated 1939.

Location: In Storage

Original publication of 'The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey or 'Africa for Africans Volume I and II'

Location: On display in the Marcus Mosiah Garvey Multimedia Museum

The Philosophy and Opinions, first published in two volumes in 1923 and 1925, quickly became a celebrated apologia for the leader of the largest Pan-African mass movement of all time.