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Film footage of harbor and street scenes, Manila, Philippines, circa 1930s. The footage was likely filmed by Julius A. Barr during his travels in Asia and primarily contains shots of a harbor, showing ships, boats, and the coastline, as well as a few…

Film footage taken in Manila, Philippines, and during a flight to Okinawa (Japan), circa 1930s-1940s. The footage begins with shots of unidentified neighborhoods and street scenes in Manila; some of the shots include children and adults. The footage…

Silk map of the Visayan Islands, circa 1939-1945. The text "Army 10/44, No. C-42" is partially visible through the cardboard backing.

Photograph of the exterior of the Manila Hotel, Philippines, circa 1941. Inscription on verso: "Manila Hotel, P.I. Before the Japanese invasion in 1941. Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa 1920s-1970s. Album contains one hundred forty…

Photograph of a group of men gathered near a sign in Indanan, Sulu, Philippines, circa 1942-1945. The sign reads: "3rd Sulu Co. Indanan. P.C."

Photograph of people walking past a building, likely in the Philippines, circa 1942-1945. A sign on the roof reads "Parang."

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Inscription: "15. CV16 2652, 11-5-44, 1500(-9)K17, 24", (Split 24's Port), Manila, Rest."Item from a disassembled…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Inscription: "31. CV16, 2655 11-5-44, 1430(-9)K17, 24", Alt, 3000, Manila, Rest." Inscription on verso: "Manila…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Partial caption: "[text cut off] No.1 - [text cut off]nd of first strike assigned to cruiser, showing cruiser coming…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Caption: "Picture No. 2 - Commencement of strafing and dive bombing attack by second strike deckload assigned to…