The History of Jamaica

Gardner, W. J. R.

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“…2 2 'It is to be deplored that Mr. Long's history is almost the only source of information relative to the career of Williams, for his prejudices arouse the suspicion that a black man would not receive impartial justice at his hands'. 6…”

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Francis Williams: Shedding light on the production, materials and techniques of the portrait of a Jamaican scholar

Melita,

Amato,

Risdonne

et al. 2023

X-Ray Spectrometry

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The Victoria and Albert Museum holds an important portrait of the Jamaican scholar and writer Francis Williams (c.1692/97–1762), portrayed as a scholar in his study. It is believed to have been painted around 1745 by an unknown artist, but the circumstances of its production are unknown. A technical examination of the painting was performed using x‐radiography and infrared reflectography (IRR), macro x‐ray fluorescence scanning (XRF), digital microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy‐dispersive x‐ray spectroscopy (SEM–EDX) and reflectance imaging spectroscopy in the short‐wave infrared (SWIR). XRF, IRR and reflectance imaging spectroscopy in the SWIR revealed the distribution of inorganic pigments including lead white, earth pigments, Prussian blue, vermilion, orpiment (or pararealgar) and bone or ivory black. Pentimenti and a different sketched landscape were observed in the IRR images, highlighting changes in the final composition. Three‐dimensional (3D) digital microphotography provided additional historical and contextual information through the observation of book titles and details. High‐resolution digital imaging complemented analytical data. Results of the technical examination revealed the material composition and the development of the painting, contributing to shed new light on the production of the portrait, the history and significance of the portrait.

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Francis Williams: Shedding light on the production, materials and techniques of the portrait of a Jamaican scholar

Melita,

Amato,

Risdonne

et al. 2023

X-Ray Spectrometry

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“…The land itself, Earth Mother Atabei, was their protector. Europeans could not believe their eyes at the large number of Indigenous People throughout the Island (see Gardner 2020). This made Yamaye one of the most flourishing Islands with large populations of Indigenous peoples, from coast to coast to Inland and through and through.…”

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Caribbean Indigenous Experiences of Erasure: Movement, Memory and Knowing

Neeganagwedgin

2022

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The Caribbean world has experienced a centuries-long process of European expansion into their territories. This article outlines the dramatic impact and disruption due to colonization and imperialism, and the ways in which these interlocking systems have shaped contemporary Taino understandings. It examines what it means to remem- ber our Taino ancestors, their histories that persist and are embedded in the fabric and landscape of everyday Caribbean memories, their culture, and their lifeways that permeate many Caribbean names, places, and lands. This paper examines memory discourse and knowledge as ways and enactments of embodied Taino presence and contemporary life.

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“…According to church historian W.J. Gardner, for four years (1783–87) Baker “lived in utter disregard of religion” (1873: 344). It is clear that by religion Gardner meant Christian religion.…”

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George Liele: Liberated slave and African American Baptist Missionary to Jamaica

Erskine

2021

Missiology

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Liele introduced Baptist witness to Jamaica and served as pastor and educator of churches in Kingston and Spanish town cities there. Further, Liele was responsible for the conversion and baptism of another African American, Moses Baker, who migrated to Jamaica in 1783 and was a leader in establishing Baptist churches in western parishes in Jamaica. Beyond his work in Jamaica, Liele’s ministry reached as far afield as Nova Scotia, Canada, and Sierra Leone, Africa, through the influence of his protege, David George, who was first known as David, until he changed his name to “David George” in honor of his friend and mentor George Liele.

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The History of Jamaica

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Francis Williams: Shedding light on the production, materials and techniques of the portrait of a Jamaican scholar

Francis Williams: Shedding light on the production, materials and techniques of the portrait of a Jamaican scholar

Caribbean Indigenous Experiences of Erasure: Movement, Memory and Knowing

George Liele: Liberated slave and African American Baptist Missionary to Jamaica

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