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Theodore K. Griffin letter and accompanying photographs
Manuscripts
The four-page letter from Theodore K. Griffin to his brother Byron describes the sugarcane plantations, geography, local vegetation, and Indigenous populations in Luzon, Philippines. The 33 snapshots and 4 photographic post cards depict local Indigenous groups including Igorot children, American soldiers, airplanes, and an aviation wreck. Many of the photographs have handwritten descriptions on the back and some of the people identified are: Brigadier General Hagood; Brigadier General Mitchell; Colonel Hand; and "Chief Lucas," a local Indigenous man given that title by General Hagood. Please note that this collection contains historical images and language that library users may find harmful, offensive, or inappropriate.
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Snapshots
Manuscripts
The four-page letter from Theodore K. Griffin to his brother Byron describes the sugarcane plantations, geography, local vegetation, and Indigenous populations in Luzon, Philippines. The 33 snapshots and 4 photographic post cards depict local Indigenous groups including Igorot children, American soldiers, airplanes, and an aviation wreck. Many of the photographs have handwritten descriptions on the back and some of the people identified are: Brigadier General Hagood; Brigadier General Mitchell; Colonel Hand; and "Chief Lucas," a local Indigenous man given that title by General Hagood. Please note that this collection contains historical images and language that library users may find harmful, offensive, or inappropriate.
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Photographic postcards of individuals and groups in the Philippines
Visual Materials
A group of 29 photographic postcards and snapshots of people and activities in the Philippines prior to World War II. There are also images of indigenous Igorot peoples at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 in Seattle, Washington, and a few photographs of Filipinos in San Francisco, including a group at the Filipino Community Methodist Church. Photographs taken in the Philippines include studio portraits (some with inscriptions in Tagalog), family groups, children, sports teams, and cock fighting. A 1945 image shows an overview of the Santo Tomas internment camp where Japanese authorities interned civilians during WWII. Some postcards have correspondence in English and were mailed to the United States. Please note that this collection contains historical images and language that library users may find harmful, offensive, or inappropriate.
photCL 739
Indigenous people; studio portraits; large group portraits
Visual Materials
Photographic postcards identified with the name of an Indigenous group, primarily Bagobo, Igorot, Moro, Negrito, and others. Note that the identifications may not be accurate. See also Binder 1 for unidentified photographs of Indigenous people. The studio portraits include women with beauty contest titles, and other women and men in formal dress. There are also portraits of couples and family groups. The large group portraits are mostly titled with the name of the association, club, or school.
photCL 701
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Indigenous people; studio portraits; large group portraits
Visual Materials
Photographic postcards identified with the name of an Indigenous group, primarily Bagobo, Igorot, Moro, Negrito, and others. Note that the identifications may not be accurate. See also Binder 1 for unidentified photographs of Indigenous people. The studio portraits include women with beauty contest titles, and other women and men in formal dress. There are also portraits of couples and family groups. The large group portraits are mostly titled with the name of the association, club, or school.
photCL 701
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Photographic postcards of the Los Angeles International Air Meet, Dominguez Field
Visual Materials
Set of photographic postcards depicting early air shows including the Los Angeles International Air Meet held at Dominguez Field in Los Angeles County, California, in December 1910. The images chiefly focus on the various airplanes including biplanes, monoplanes, and the Wright machine, both in flight and on the ground, piloted by individuals including Archibald Hoxsey, Walter Brookins, Hubert Latham, and Philip Parmelee. Planes and pilots identified on images.
photPF 24871-24893