Filipino La.

Archive of Filipino Louisiana

Documentation of the history and culture of Filipino communities in Louisiana

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Set of 3 posters to introduce Philippine Independence to a public audience in Louisiana. Posters focus on the history of Philippine Independence and its impact on Filipinos in Louisiana.

Handout to encourage participation in a foodways survey. The survey is designed as a first step in understanding the relationship Filipinos in Louisiana have with Filipino food.

FAQ outlining the Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society foodway project and the partnership with the Southern Food and Beverage Museum.

Article contains accounts and experiences of New Orleans' Filipino American community regarding Hurricane Katrina. 

Recipe booklet used to promote local uses for dried shrimp.

Promotion for two events sponsored by PLHS for FAHM 2023: blessing of bricks placed around St. Malo marker and evening gala.

Article titled Filipino Saint Honored Yearly in Local Celebration describes the feast day of San Lorenzo Ruiz and celebration by the Filipino community in New Orleans.

Event ticket, program and invitation letter that describes the purpose of FEFL and the event.

FAHM Event at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park in the French Quarter. The event included cooking demos by Kim Samaniego and a history exhibit by Dr. Randy Gonzales.

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Clark Cheniere Marker unveiling ceremony at the Town of Jean Lafitte, June 30, 2013.

Estrella Maxima Melendez, daughter of Catalino Decena Melendez and Gertrude Marie L Melendez, on the wharf at Manila Bay.

Chapter in New York City textbook: Introduction to Hidden Voices: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in United States History

Letter written by Miguel Guillera, proprietor of the Philipino Colony Bar and Refreshment Co., to the US Navy regarding his citizenship status.

Dedication documentation includes the official program,

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Two brochures that summarize the history of Manila Village. The brochures were developed for events to unveil the markers.

Invitation distributed through social media to invite the community to attend the June 4, 2022 event to celebrate Philippine Independence.

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Program outlining speaker lineup and activities for the event. Programs were distributed at the flag ceremony and placed on the tables at the reception.

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Flyer, invitation, and press release promoting the St. Malo Marker Unveiling.

PLHS officers and members involved in the program, list of Filipino descendants attending, and minutes of preparation meeting.

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Program from Association of Philippine Physicians in the Louisiana and Gulf Coast 1998 conference in New Orleans that celebrated the centennial of Philippine Independence from Spain. Dr. Jose Juan Bautista wrote an essay to honor the earlier leaders…
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