National Anthropological Archives

Davis Photo Co. photograph of Dr. M. J. W. White's Philippine Exhibit, 1942

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.PhotoLot.86-25A
Creators:
Davis Photo Co.
Dates:
1942
Languages:
Undetermined
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Physical Description:
1 Print
silver gelatin
Repository:

Scope and Contents note

Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of a photograph depicting an exhibit by M. J. W. White at the 1942 convention of the Virginia Medical society in Roanoke, Virginia. The exhibit consisted of artifacts that he collected in the Philippines, including a map, hats, textiles, pots, photographs, jewelry, and weapons. A copy of a newspaper article relating to the exhibit is included in the collection.

Biographical/Historical note

Biographical/Historical note
Dr. M. J. W. White was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Medical Corps who was stationed on the Philippine island of Mindinao for six years, circa 1923-1935.

Administration

Author
Sarah Ganderup
Custodial History note
Photograph donated by Rita T. White through Paul Taylor, 1986.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation note
Photo Lot 86-25A, Davis Photo Co. photograph of Dr. M. J. W. White's Philippine Exhibit, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Local Call Number(s)

Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 86-25A


Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Exhibitions Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Moro Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Bagobo (Philippine people) Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Kalinga (Philippine people) Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Filipinos Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
White, M. J. W. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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