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Filipino Americans Celebrated in Vintage Party Pictures
09/15/21
By: I. S.
October is Filipino American History Month. In 1991, the Filipino American National Historical Society passed a resolution to start celebrating Filipino American History beginning in October 1992. This month commemorates the earliest recorded landing of Filipinos on the coast of California on October 18, 1587. Nationally, Congress has recognized the month since November 2009.
The following images capture celebrations of the Filipino Employees Club and the Miami Woman's Club during the 1930s.
Coronation of "Miss Philippines" and committee at Miami Woman's Club.
Circa 1937.
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Mr. and Mrs. DeVera and Padrena and Padreno of Filipino Employees Club.
Circa 1937.
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Filipino Employees Club candidates for Popularity Contest.
Circa 1937.
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Group portrait of Filipino Employees Club on Jose Rizal Mercado Day.
Circa 1936.
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Three founders of Filipino Employees Club.
Circa 1936.
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Filipino Employees Club christening celebration
1937
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Coronation of "Miss Philippines" with committee at Miami Woman's Club.
Circa 1937.
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Group portrait of Filipino Employees Club on Jose Rizal Mercado Day.
Circa 1936.
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