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[At Swimming Pool]

Description: Photograph of three men at a swimming pool in Luzon in the Philippines. One man stands to the right of the pool, another prepares to jump off a diving platform, and the third sits on the railing at the very top of the platform. A slide is also attached to the diving platform.
Date: July 15, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Baptistry Painting Dedication, Zamboanga City, Philippines]

Description: Two identical black and white photographs bearing the printed caption "Baptistry Picture Dedication, Church of Christ, Zamboanga City, April 24, 1949." The photos show the interior of the church. A baptistry painting is on the platform framed with curtains. The Philippine flag is to one side and an unidentified man on the other. The first few pews of people in the congregation are shown. Two men seated on the front row but seen from the back have handwritten labels identifying them as O'Neal an… more
Date: April 24, 1949
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting Dedication, Zamboanga City, Philippines #2]

Description: Two identical black and white photographs bearing the printed caption "Baptistry Picture Dedication, Church of Christ, Zamboanga City, April 24, 1949." The photos are taken from the back of the church building looking down the center isle at the framed baptistry painting. A man identified as "Evans" stands in the front with a Philippine flag on the side. Males are seated on the right, females are on the left. Handwritten labels identify two people, seen from the back, as Brother Almonte and Sis… more
Date: April 24, 1949
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Church in Lucena]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a Catholic Church in Lucena in the Philippines. There are several vehicles parked in front of the church, and men stand by a truck on the road.
Date: 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

The First Three Tanks into Manila

Description: Photograph of the first three American tanks that invaded Manila during World War II and their crews. On the far left is "Yankee" with Private First Class Don Malmfeldt, Sergeant Lawrence, Corporal Bernardo, and Private First Class Ladato. In the middle is "Battle Basic," which was the first to break down the walls of the Santo Tomas prison camp. Its commander is Captain Jesse Walters, but the rest of its crew is unidentified. The tank to the right, "Old Miss," is commanded by Lieutenant Robert… more
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Football Game]

Description: Photograph of an Army vs. Navy football game played on the Fourth of July in Manila. The players are visible on the field, and the stands around the field are completely filled with spectators.
Date: July 4, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Francis B. Sayer - December 5, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Honorable Francis B. Sayer, U. S. High Commissioner, Manila, Philippine Islands, from T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated December 5, 1941. The letter discusses the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an American R… more
Date: December 5, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Gutted Buildings]

Description: Photograph of buildings in Manila partially destroyed and gutted during World War II. The Pasig River is visible in the foreground, and there's half of a bridge at each bank.
Date: 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Man at Bat]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified man at bat during a softball game in the Philippines. A tent and vehicle are visible in the background. A handwritten note on back reads: "Soft Ball game in our area at Canlubang, P.I."
Date: 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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