The Cousins Hereward Postcard Collection was compiled by Mr. H. H. Cousins, Director of Agriculture in Jamaica, 1908-1932. It consists of 212 picture postcards, mainly reproductions of photographs but including some paintings and sketches which represent an intact collection of picture postcards acquired in Jamaica and never mailed. Subject areas covered include: Jamaican alphabet, hotels and resort areas. The postcards provide visual records of early 20th Century Jamaican history and documentary evidence of the multicultural society which was emerging after post-slavery in Jamaica. There is also evidence of the retention of African and East Indian traditions. The Collection was donated to the Library by Mr Cousin's family in 1982.

Roger Mais (August 11, 1905 Kingston-June 21, 1955 Kingston) was a Jamaican journalist, novelist, poet, and playwright. Mais began writing verse and short stories in the 1930's and his involvement in the emerging nationalist movement of the time is reflected in his work. By 1951, Mais had won ten first prizes in West Indian literary competitions. At present, the West Indies & Special Collection Section at the Main Library houses many of Roger Mais works, including manuscripts of plays, novels, short stories and correspondence. The Collection also includes memoirs, interviews and reviews of his works, as well as, four of his paintings.
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