Photographs of the Philippines Featuring Historical Landmarks and Buildings: Finding Aid photCL 717
Suzanne Oatey
The Huntington Library
February 2024
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Title: Photographs of the Philippines featuring historical landmarks and
buildings
Identifier/Call Number: photCL 717
Physical Description:
0.8 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): approximately
1910-1920s
Abstract: A group of 23 snapshots and commercial
photographs of buildings, agriculture, statues, and other scenes in the Philippines, mostly
in Manila.
Language of Material: Materials are in
English.
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[Identification of item]. Photographs of the Philippines featuring historical landmarks and
buildings, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Fairlook Antiques, October 2023.
A group of 23 photographs (3.5 x 5.75 inches or smaller) featuring landmarks and buildings
in the Philippines, mostly in Manila, including the Manila Hotel, Old Spanish Gate, Santa
Lucia Gate, Jose Rizal monument, Legazpi Garden entertainment facility, aquarium, and palm
trees lining Bonifacio Drive. There is also a bird's-eye view of downtown Manila, with
several businesses and storefronts visible including a photography and art studio, barber
shop, and optician. Of note is a crowd scene of the religious Procession of the Black
Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, with the saint figure and cross at center. The photographs are a
mixture of snapshots and commercially-produced images from various sources.
Processed by Suzanne Oatey in February 2024.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Philippines -- History -- 1898-1946
Philippines -- Photographs
Rites and ceremonies -- Philippines
Photographic postcards
Photographs
Box 1
Photographs of the Philippines featuring historical landmarks and buildings