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Coronation at the Coronation Ball of Miss Philippine Community and pre-July 4th celebration for the Filipino Community in the James Madison Ballroom, Presidential Arms, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1966

1966-07-2 ‧ 8 x 10 in ‧ Photograph, documentary ‧ monochrome ‧ Jump to full details ‧ Request from Special Collections

Summary:Photograph of coronation at the Coronation Ball of Miss Philippine Community and pre-July 4th celebration for the Filipino Community in the James Madison Ballroom, Presidential Arms, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1966. The event was sponsored by the Benevolent Association of Washington, D.C., with Marcelo P. Asuncion as President; Guests of Honor - The Honorable Melquiades Ibanez, Minister Counselor of the Philippine Embassy and Consul General Constante V. Batoon of the Philippine Embassy. Donated by Leonardo Fune.
Provider:Fune, Leonardo
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:Celebrations
Crowns
Evening gowns
Tuxedoes
Beauty contestants
Guitars
ArchivesUM location:Rita M. Cacas Filipino American Community Archives
  • series 7
  • box 2
  • folder 6
  • item 15
  • accession 2015-162
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Unknown
Collection:Digital Collections
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