Old Bahamas in Photos and Postcards

The Royals

Welcoming the new Governor of the Bahamas.

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Duke of Windsor Getting Sworn in as Governor 1940.

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Duke of Windsor Playing Rugby, Nassau.

The Windsors at the Red Cross Center. 1940.

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THE DUKE INSPECTS RED CROSS WORK

"Nassau, Bahamas- The Duke of Windsor, Governor of the Bahamas, inspecting the work of the Bahamas Central Council Branch of the British Red Cross under the expert guidance of the Duchess (right) who is the President of the branch. The Duke complimented the branch on it's work." 12/2/40

The Duke Inspecting Home Defense Corps. July 1941.

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"WINDSOR INSPECTS HOME DEFENSE CORPS AT NASSAU"

"Nassau, Bahamas- On his way to deliver an address to the Legislative Council and the House of Assembly in his capacity as Governor of the Bahamas. The Duke of Windsor inspects the Home Defense Corps. The Corps is made up of volunteers who serve as a guard of honor on state occasions; otherwise Nassau has no soldiers." 3/7/41

The Windsors, 30-8-30.

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The Windsor's Arriving for Church.

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The Duchess Entering Church.

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The Windsors Inspecting a Parade.

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