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Press release photo of Madame Sofia de Veyra, Washington, D.C., 1917-1923

1917-1923 ‧ 10 x 7 in ‧ Photograph, documentary ‧ monochrome ‧ Jump to full details ‧ Request from Special Collections

Summary:Photograph of Madame Sofia de Veyra, first woman dignitary allowed to decorate a wreath on George Washington's tomb, wife of resident commissioner Jaime de Veyra. Donated by Teresa Carandang/Erwin Tiongson.
Creator:Clinedinst Studio
Provider:Central News Photo Service
Century:1901-2000
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:District of Columbia
Place of origin – Settlement:Washington
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:District of Columbia
Geographical subject – Settlement:Washington
Topical subjects:Filipino American families
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Monuments
de Veyra, Sofia
Portrait photographs
ArchivesUM location:Rita M. Cacas Filipino American Community Archives
  • series 16
  • box 2
  • folder 16
  • item 15
  • accession 2015-162
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Government, Law, Politics
Women's Studies
Copyright holder:unknown
Collection:Digital Collections
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