GENERAL STRIKE OF 1958
GENERAL STRIKE OF 1958
Quote Derived From Sir Randol's MemoirTHE FAITH THAT MOVED THE MOUNTAIN
"The General Strike marked the beginning and the end of British Colonialism and all that it stood for: white supremacy and racial discrimination; economic exploitation and votelessness of the Bahamian masses; inequality before the Bar of Justice; illiteracy and all the sordid aspects of second-class citizenship. Outwardly we wore the mask of happiness but with bleeding hearts we pressed forward."
—Sir Randol Fawkes
The Faith That Moved The Mountain
From The Digital CollectionsGeneral Strike Related Articles
The Digital Collections
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![A vintage newspaper page titled 'The Workers' Voice,' dated January 1958, featuring a message urging calm and unity among workers during a tense time, emphasizing that victory requires staying calm and avoiding violence.]()
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![A historical document titled 'The Bahamas Federation of Labour' with signatures from the president and general secretary, dated January 16, 1958, discussing labor issues in the Bahamas.]()
General Strike Resolution
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![A vintage letter from the Bahamas Taxi Cab Trade Union dated January 10th, 1958, addressing the Bahamas Federation of Labour, urging support for the union amidst a dispute with tour companies. The letter includes signatures and a small illustration of a taxi cab.]()
Letter from Sir Clifford Darling
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![Old newspaper article with the headline "The Taxi Blockade is Lifted" and a subheadline "8 Weeks Truce Some Hymns." The article discusses the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union ending an 8-week blockade caused by a dispute over the Nassau International Airport. It mentions the peaceful scene at the airport, the involvement of 150 taxi drivers and hotel buses, and the first day of operation after the blockade was lifted. The text is printed in black ink on aged, yellowed paper.]()
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![A black and white portrait of a man in a suit and tie, sitting with his hands clasped.]()
Sir Clifford Darling
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![A black and white photo of a street scene featuring a building with a sign that reads 'BURNS HOUSE' and 'FINE WINES AND LIQUORS'. In front, a woman dressed as a police officer in a white uniform and hat walks past. To her right, a young woman and a young man walk hand-in-hand, the woman holding cigarettes, both looking to the side.]()
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![Two young girls holding signs protesting for children's rights, standing on sidewalk next to an older man with papers, outside a building with a sign reading 'Moseleys'.]()
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![Black and white photograph of a large group of young men in uniform, sitting and standing in front of palm trees and a canopy, with two women standing on each side.]()
General Strike
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![Front page of a newspaper titled 'The Nassau Daily Tribune' from January 20, 1958. The main headline reads 'Pickets Spread to Bay Street'. Other articles mention hotel refusals and union proposals, with smaller headlines about local conference and Ulster lands.]()
The Nassau Daily Tribune 1958
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![A collection of tactical gear, including rifles, backpacks, and pouches, laid out on a sandy surface.]()
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![Historical black and white photo of young African American protesters, mostly women and children, standing outside a storefront with signs advocating for racial equality and fair treatment, with a sign reading 'Shell Room Restaurant & Soda Fountain' in the background.]()
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![Black and white photo of soldiers riding in the back of a military truck labeled 'P.W.D T.13'. The soldiers are sitting and standing amid supplies and gear, with some smiling.]()
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![People protesting outside a store, holding signs. One sign reads 'Boycott this place not with us.']()
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![Black and white photo of a protest march with young men holding signs advocating for racial equality. The signs read "TOGETHER WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL," "YOUR MONEY MUST NOT BE SPENT HERE," and "WALK OUT NOW JOIN THE Federation FOR EQUAL RIGHTS." There are more people and some bicycles in the background, along with trees and houses.]()
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![Black and white photo of a street scene with three people walking past a building labeled 'Burns House.' A man in uniform with a hat walks in front, and a young woman and man hold hands while walking behind him.]()
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![Black and white historical newspaper page with large bold headline stating 'Our Airport Is Like a Graveyard', with smaller articles and headlines surrounding it.]()
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![A group of Boy Scouts boarding an aircraft at an airport, with a truck nearby and a large airplane in the background.]()
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![A person holding a sign that says 'Walk Out, Not In' and 'Join with your brothers' during a protest or demonstration, with a group of people gathered nearby.]()
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![Historic black and white newspaper front page from The Neuwert Daily Tribune, dated Monday, January 13, 1958. The headline reads 'Threats! Threats! Threats!' and discusses tensions and a general strike happening in Nassau, possibly due to political or labor unrest.]()
