The Digital Collections
The digital collections contained in the Fawkes Library and Archives Collection consists of a variety of primary source materials associated with the life and times of Sir Randol Fawkes and includes newspaper articles, photographs and books.
Sir Clifford Darling Writes To The Bahamas Federation Of Labour
This letter is a significant historical document, dated 10 January 1958, just two days before the commencement of the 1958 General Strike in The Bahamas. It records the formal request by Clifford Darling and the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union for assistance from the Bahamas Federation of Labour after negotiations with the tour company operators had failed.
A Letter From Purity Bakery - The General Strike
At a meeting of Purity Bakery, Limited it was decided not to sign an agreement with The Bahamas Federation of Labour.
The British Soldier Who Decided to Stay | The General Strike of 1958
Rosalie Fawkes interviews a former British soldier, Mr. John Phillpot.