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Photo of Enya Gonzalez, November 14, 1942

1942-11-149 x 7 inPhotograph, documentarymonochromeJump to full detailsRequest from Special Collections

Summary:Photo of soprano Enya Gonzalez who sang during a broadcast commemorating Philippine Commonwealth Day, November 15, 1942. Enya Gonzalez is best known for her recurring role as Cio-Cio San in "Madame Butterfly." The back of the photograph reads, "Sings in Honor of Philippine Commonwealth: Washington, D. C. -- Miss Enya Gonzalez, (Above) will singe during a broadcast commemorating Philippine Commonwealth Day, to be carried by the Blue, C.B.C. and Mutual Networks, Sunday, Nov. 15th. The program will include addresses by President Roosevelt, President Manuel Quezon of the Philippine Commonwealth and President Avila Comacho of Mexico." Donated by Teresa Carandang/Erwin Tiongson.
Creator:Bruno, Guido
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: Gonzalez, Enya
Opera singers
Women
Publicity photographs
ArchivesUM location:Rita M. Cacas Filipino American Community Archives
  • series 16
  • box 2
  • folder 16
  • item 8
  • accession 2015-162
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Broadcasting, Communications
Performing Arts, Music
Copyright holder:Bruno, Guido
Collection:Digital Collections
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