BEYOND THE UNION JACK: How an “Everyday” Archive in St. James Foretold Jamaica’s Independence
As Jamaica approaches its 64th Independence milestone, macro-histories often obscure the human story behind the state. Discover how the Montpelier Collection (MS 2327) at the National Library of Jamaica uncovers the intimate domestic networks, financial leadership, and civic identity of St. James families who helped build a nation from the ground up.