More than 200 pieces of archival material from the collection of late Jamaican actress, broadcaster and educator, Leonie Forbes, have been donated to the National Library of Jamaica NLJ.
The collection, comprising manuscripts, trophies, awards, photographs and newspaper articles and memorabilia were handed over earlier this week at a ceremony held at the NLJ, in Kingston.
Ms. Forbes died on October 25, 2022 at the age of 85.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, in her remarks at the ceremony said Ms. Forbes was one of Jamaica’s most revered actresses, noting that over the course of her career spanning more than five decades she “earned the respect and admiration of not just audiences but her fellow practitioners”.
Ms. Grange said the late actress was committed to Jamaica and had dedicated her time to supporting the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Festival of the Arts Speech and Drama.
She noted that Ms Forbes spent time speaking to and encouraging young upcoming talents, and also provided academic support to the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.
