“Guam – Perch of the China Clippers” Article
SummaryAn iconic photo of two CHamoru fishers from the article, “Guam – Perch of the China Clippers” that was part of the July 1938 issue
Summary
A CHamoru family standing for a photo in front of their home in Guam, less than a year after the end of the 32-month Japanese occupation of their island. This photo was taken by staff at the US Fleet Hospital in Guam in 1945. Sadly, there is no indication on the photo of the family or the village/location of their home.
A CHamoru family standing for a photo in front of their home in Guam, less than a year after the end of the 32-month Japanese occupation of their island.
A CHamoru family standing for a photo in front of their home in Guam, less than a year after the end of the 32-month Japanese occupation of their island. This photo was taken by staff at the US Fleet Hospital in Guam in 1945. Sadly, there is no indication on the photo of the family or the village/location of their home.
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A CHamoru family standing for a photo
SummaryA CHamoru family standing for a photo in front of their home in Guam, less than a year after the end of the 32-month Japanese
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