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00073
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| Igorot tribespeople around a PM. The term "Igorot" applies commonly to mountain tribes living in Luzon. Also frequently called Bontoc. This village appears to be Ilongot, or headhunters. They are famous for rice terracing in the Bontoc region. Search word: Ilongot. Year: 1961 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:33:58
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PM-radio tribal |
Image Size: 1408 x 1090
File Size: 641 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00074
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| Don Geary, a Mechanical Engineer, was formerly employed by Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. During WWII he he served as Power Plant Engineer for North American Aviation (manufacturer of the famous P-51 fighter plane). The family, Don, Betty, David and Timothy as seen in the photo, came to Manila on the second so-called "Second Wave" of expat missionaries in early 1948, after the Brogers, Handlos' and Richard Rowland contingent, to prepare the Manila site for broadcasting. Year: 1948 Country: USA Set: 23 Updated: 2006-11-01 11:34:52
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missionary staff |
Image Size: 950 x 653
File Size: 296 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00075
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| The Kreps family was seconded to FEBC from the Conservative Baptist Foreign Missionary Board. Homer was an Industrial Engineer, teaching Industrial Arts and Sciences in public schools for fourteen years before starting his own business as a building contractor. He cameto Manila in early 1948 to help with construction. The photo, a rare original photo taken for publicity, shows Phyllis, Homer, Mildred, Jerry and Judi. Year: 1948 Country: USA Set: 23 Updated: 2009-09-16 14:10:00
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missionary staff cooperation |
Image Size: 954 x 786
File Size: 356 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00076
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| Helen Barker was a physical therapist, working with polio victims, staff member of a clinic, hospital, a crippled children's treatment center. She was also a Bible College graduate, gifted pianist, organist and linguist. She came to Manila in early 1948 to offer her expertise in the preparation of health and other kinds of programs. Year: 1948 Country: USA Set: 23 Updated: 2008-06-18 23:34:55
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missionary staff |
Image Size: 212 x 320
File Size: 100 k
Original: Paper document Stored: La Mirada
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00077
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| FEBC was established on December 20, 1945. In early 1946 the first publications were issued, sporting this new logo. Year: 1946 Country: USA Updated: 2008-06-18 23:35:24
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publicity logo |
Image Size: 370 x 528
File Size: 180 k
Original: Paper document Stored: La Mirada
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00078
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| In the early years, this symbol appeared on the Basic Brochures, with the purpose of illustrating what was called "United Effort" of "RADIO STATIONS,""MISSIONARY EFFORT "and " HOMEFRONT COOPERATION." The symbol is reminiscent of the 300 foot tower at Manila, although that tower would not be purchased for another four years. "Jesus Saves" signs in neon were common in the U.S. in the 1930's and '40's on church buildings. Year: 1946 Country: USA Updated: 2008-06-18 23:35:43
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logo publicity |
Image Size: 247 x 344
File Size: 94 k
Original: Paper document Stored: La Mirada
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00079
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| The building in Shanghai where FEBC's broadcasts were recorded. The sign reads "Shanghai Grace Broadcasting Radio." The studios were actually on the premises of Grace Church. The support wires for a radio antenna are visible on the roof. See #0156 for a view of the front of the church, and a clearer view of the antenna. Year: 1947 Country: CHN Set: 12 Updated: 2006-12-15 14:23:03
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facility |
Image Size: 714 x 521
File Size: 434 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00080
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| Rev. Bauzon in Pangasinan province, Philippines. His own ministry was revitalized when he heard the messages coming from DZAS, after which his congregation began to grow dramatically. He acquired two PMs, one to place in the window of his home, the other to transport around his community of 19,000 people. Since four languages are spoken in this area, he carefully timed his visits so that the broadcasts were heard in the right language at the right time. He himself traveled once a month the 203 kilometers to Manila to record four broadcasts. See #743 for a color version of Rev. Bauzon and his bicycle. Year: 1954 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:34:34
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PM-radio |
Image Size: 512 x 424
File Size: 265 k
Original: Paper document Stored: La Mirada
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00081
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| The PM shop at Manila. Robert Bowman inspects some of the equipment used to test the various models. The model on the right was the last to be made by hand in the shop. In the later 1950's a European-made model became the standard (shown on the left). A 1959 FEBC publication asserted that PM's were now placed in 23 islands and 48 provinces of the Philippines. Year: 1954 Country: PHL Set: 1 Updated: 2006-03-20 10:24:36
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founder PM-radio equipment |
Image Size: 672 x 520
File Size: 343 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00082
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| This truck is loaded up with PM components manufactured locally in Manila. FEBC's own shop could not keep up with the demand for PM Radios. Paul Pipkin, American missionary, is standing in front with a member of the PM staff. Year: 1954 Country: PHL Set: 1 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:35:02
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missionary staff PM-radio |
Image Size: 374 x 254
File Size: 106 k
Original: Paper document Stored: La Mirada
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00083
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| Missionary Kid (MK) Jim Bowman poses on a carabao in the rice fields that once bordered the Manila FEBC Compound. [Transparency converted to print.] The transparency is #1116. Year: 1950 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-07-01 18:53:24
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MK |
Image Size: 882 x 594
File Size: 552 k
Original: Color print Stored: La Mirada
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00084
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| A list of FEBC's staff members worldwide in a Christmas letter to the supporting public in December of 1959. Year: 1959 Country: USA Updated: 2008-06-19 13:34:56
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publicity staff missionary |
Image Size: 849 x 1168
File Size: 338 k
Original: Paper document Stored: La Mirada
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00085
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| The master control room at Manila commands a view of three studios. Mrs. Chua Kian Tiang is in Studio C on the right, Max Atienza, Station Manager of DZAS in the middle. The others unidentified. Year: 1951 Country: PHL Set: 7 Updated: 2008-08-31 12:03:07
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equipment broadcaster |
Image Size: 944 x 743
File Size: 387 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00086
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| A display of PM models. Mr. Isabelo Montejo, manager of the PM department. Year: 1953 Country: PHL Set: 1 Updated: 2006-03-20 10:26:18
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PM-radio staff |
Image Size: 686 x 544
File Size: 293 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00087
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| The Robert Bowman family around 1951 on the Manila compound. Robert, Eleanor, Jim, Steve. In background on bicycle is "MK" Jerry Kreps. Year: 1951 Country: PHL Updated: 2007-10-03 20:15:13
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missionary founder MK |
Image Size: 950 x 676
File Size: 404 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00088
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| The Veidmarks at the "gate house" around 1947; Arvid, Buster and Lois. The house was the only building on the 12.5 hectare site when the site was purchased. Year: 1947 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-03-20 10:26:50
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missionary CRCM |
Image Size: 1196 x 804
File Size: 591 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00089
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| Among the very first converts of the radio ministry in the Philippines which the staff had the opportunity to meet personally. Max Atienza and Robert Bowman stand with Mr. and Mrs. Para, members of an extended family living on Mindoro Island where there were no other Christians or missionaries. They, along with other households of their family, listened to DZAS for almost a year until, in their own words, "The Spirit of Truth came upon us." Having made the decision to follow Christ, they wanted to be baptized, coming to FEBC to make arrangements. Year: 1950 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-03-20 10:27:33
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listener |
Image Size: 920 x 714
File Size: 347 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00090
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| The photograph from a personal album bears the inscription "Mindoro Converts. " FEBC missionary Gilberta Walton poses with the listeners somwhere on Mindoro Is. Year: 1953 Country: PHL Updated: 2008-07-23 11:38:57
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listener missionary |
Image Size: 898 x 613
File Size: 336 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00091
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| Robert Bowman with a crowd of children, hearing their own voices played back on a tape recorder. Year: 1953 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-03-20 10:28:49
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founder children |
Image Size: 1058 x 756
File Size: 470 k
Original: Color print Stored: La Mirada
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00092
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| A skilled carpenter and woodworker, Enyong del Rosario was the crafstman behind the early PM cabinets. Cabinets were made from mahogany, the stock of choice for furniture and building framing in the Philippines. Year: 1949 Country: PHL Set: 1 Updated: 2006-03-20 10:29:05
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PM-radio staff CRCM |
Image Size: 482 x 346
File Size: 181 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00093
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| The second PM produced by FEBC went to Agusen, Mindanao, under the care of missionary John Slosser. Year: 1949 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:35:57
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PM-radio missionary |
Image Size: 332 x 482
File Size: 165 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00094
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| The first PM produced by FEBC went to Capiz, Panay, with Mr. and Mrs. Jose Abello. See also #95. Year: 1949 Country: PHL Updated: 2008-06-18 23:36:48
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PM-radio |
Image Size: 325 x 482
File Size: 211 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00095
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| The first PM produced by FEBC went to Capiz, Panay, with Mr. and Mrs. Jose Abello. See also #94. Year: 1949 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-28 21:07:36
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PM-radio |
Image Size: 329 x 475
File Size: 219 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00096
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| Ilongots posing with their new PM radio, placed by FEBC staffer Isabelo Montejo. Search word: Ilongot. Year: 1961 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:36:23
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staff tribal PM-radio |
Image Size: 690 x 520
File Size: 477 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00097
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| Another view of Ilongots posing with their new PM radio, placed by FEBC staffer Isabelo Montejo. Search word: Ilongot. Year: 1961 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-31 12:03:43
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PM-radio tribal |
Image Size: 692 x 522
File Size: 408 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00098
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| This Ilongot mother is a member of a village of headhunters whose village has become predominantly Christian through the efforts of New Tribes Missions. A PM radio was placed here (See #97) to help the new Christians grow in faith. A note accompanying this photograph stated that this mother's children (who are afraid of the camerman) will not continue in the practice of headhunting since they are being raised in the ways of the Lord. Search word: Ilongot. Year: 1961 Country: PHL Set: 4 Updated: 2008-08-31 12:04:06
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tribal PM-radio |
Image Size: 468 x 672
File Size: 324 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00099
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| Tani Tan is on the left, and his brother. A Christian, he is the mayor (chief) of the Ilongot village referred to in #98 of this series. He had taken his last head only in 1954. Search word: Ilongot. Year: 1961 Country: PHL Updated: 0000-00-00 00:00:00
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tribal |
Image Size: 658 x 448
File Size: 240 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00100
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| The demand for "PM" radios became so great that extra funds were raised to purchase radios made outside the FEBC shop. These Phillips radios conformed to FEBC's specifications; the dial shows narrow tuneability to a variety of FEBC-Philippines frequencies, including "tropical band" short wave for areas outside the reach of DZAS. Also note the logo and motto for FEBC-Philippines ("The Call of the Orient"), and "DZAS PM Club". Year: 1955 Country: PHL Set: 1 Updated: 2006-03-20 10:30:28
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PM-radio |
Image Size: 444 x 466
File Size: 265 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00101
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| A young family's home. The floors in homes in the Philippines were usually waxed mahogany or coco(nut) wood. The PM radio is a more complex model with several FEBC stations to choose from. Year: 1950 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:36:53
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PM-radio scene |
Image Size: 689 x 538
File Size: 416 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00102
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| With Bibles in hand, a family gathers around a PM radio in a rural area. Year: 1950 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:38:12
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PM-radio |
Image Size: 688 x 532
File Size: 461 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00103
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| A rural church. Beside the PM radio is a clock, to help remind people who otherwise pay no attention to time, the moment to tune in to the program that will help them grow in faith. One story, taken from Mindoro Island is that one congregation who had become accustomed to having the radio lead their services, began all other services with the announcement, "This is the Far East Broadcasting Company. The time is seven P.M." Year: 1955 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:38:40
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PM-radio church |
Image Size: 664 x 432
File Size: 348 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00104
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| This photo shows the "platform" area of the humble church seen in #103. Isabelo Montejo, FEBC PM department head is conducting the service with the local pastor, who interprets the message from Tagalog into the local dialect. Year: 1955 Country: PHL Set: 3 Updated: 2008-08-26 20:39:07
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PM-radio church staff |
Image Size: 673 x 476
File Size: 333 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00105
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| Rev. Anacleto Lacanilao leads a baptismal service for new FEBC staff in the Tullahan River near Karuhatan. From left to right, Rev. Lacanilao, Anastacio Bautista, Proceso Marcelo, Leodegario Agustin, Pasing Pamittan, (unidentified), Pablo Aguarino, Arsenio (Enyong) del Rosario. See also #777 for a color slide of the event. Year: 1949 Country: PHL Set: 13 Updated: 2009-11-19 13:16:16
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staff baptism |
Image Size: 952 x 636
File Size: 397 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00106
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| Front view of FEBC's first operating transmitter, local station KZAS (later call sign changed to DZAS). Year: 1948 Country: PHL Set: 29 Updated: 2008-08-05 21:48:19
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KZAS DZAS equipment |
Image Size: 991 x 680
File Size: 297 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00107
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| This view shows the unloading of equipment, and the beginning construction of the transmitter building, looking toward the city of Manila. In the foreground are Leodegario Agustin and Arvid Veidmark. Year: 1947 Country: PHL Set: 17 Updated: 2008-07-31 20:44:15
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facility CRCM construction |
Image Size: 980 x 621
File Size: 329 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00108
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| The S.S. Indian Bear of the Pacific Far East Lines, brought missionaries and equipment to Manila in March of 1948. Year: 1948 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-03-20 10:33:16
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missionary travel |
Image Size: 493 x 327
File Size: 146 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00109
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| Looking more like a military camp than a missionary radio station, tents served as FEBC's first shops and living quarters in 1947. The 55-gallon drums were the standard container for shipping smaller items across the Pacific. Year: 1947 Country: PHL Set: 17 Updated: 2008-07-31 20:44:27
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facility construction CRCM |
Image Size: 965 x 641
File Size: 314 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00110
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| Living quarters on FEBC's Karuhatan property in 1947. Year: 1947 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-03-20 10:34:12
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facility construction CRCM |
Image Size: 928 x 639
File Size: 469 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00111
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| A 750-foot well had to be dug to provide water. The water was pure, and was made available to the local community. In the 1990's the well began to run dry because of the demand on the water table, caused by Manila's urban encroachment, and was drilled to over 1000 feet where it again was tested to be absolutely pure! Year: 1947 Country: PHL Set: 17 Updated: 2008-07-31 20:44:45
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construction CRCM |
Image Size: 479 x 326
File Size: 256 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00112
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| A view of the Karuhatan property showing the well water storage tower. The staff shower stall was below. Year: 1947 Country: PHL Set: 17 Updated: 2008-07-31 20:45:06
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CRCM |
Image Size: 500 x 324
File Size: 205 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00113
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| The Karuhatan property had available neither water nor electricity from public utilities. Arvid Veidmark oversees operation of a generator that will supply electricity for lighting and the well pump. Late 1947 or early 1948. Year: 1947 Country: PHL Set: 17 Updated: 2008-07-31 20:45:21
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construction CRCM staff equipment |
Image Size: 992 x 680
File Size: 400 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00114
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| Newly completed missionary house #1, Karuhatan property. Year: 1947 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-03-20 10:35:08
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facility CRCM construction missionary |
Image Size: 498 x 340
File Size: 216 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00115
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| Newly completed missionary house #2, Karuhatan property. Year: 1947 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-03-20 10:35:23
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facility CRCM |
Image Size: 500 x 330
File Size: 244 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00116
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| The kitchen/dining area of missionary house #1. Mrs. Jane Handlos is at the sink. Hot water would not be available in the housing for many years to come. Pantry table legs were set in coffee cans filled with kerosene in an attempt to prevent ants from coming aboard. However, the ants soon learned to cross the moats by laying down a pontoon bridge of their dead fellow ants. See also #1497. Year: 1948 Country: PHL Updated: 2009-10-01 16:48:58
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facility missionary staff CRCM |
Image Size: 496 x 346
File Size: 162 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00117
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| An upstairs bedroom in one of the new missionary housing units. The floors were bare plywood. Note the mosquito net and fan; no air conditioning was available for many years in the housing. Pat Handlos. Year: 1948 Country: PHL Updated: 2006-07-17 11:51:45
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facility CRCM missionary staff |
Image Size: 495 x 340
File Size: 144 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00118
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| Construction on the right-hand wing of the transmitter/administration building. Year: 1948 Country: PHL Set: 17 Updated: 2008-07-31 20:45:35
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facility construction CRCM |
Image Size: 956 x 652
File Size: 446 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00119
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| John Broger and Richard Rowland in a stateroom, most likely of the S.S. Indian Bear, which transported some of the first missionaries to the Philippines in early 1948. Year: 1948 Country: PHL Updated: 2008-06-19 10:06:04
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travel missionary founder staff |
Image Size: 320 x 489
File Size: 133 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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00120
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| Arvid Veidmark at the controls of DZAS. In the beginning days, all missionaries, regardless of specialities, took turns "manning the controls." Year: 1948 Country: PHL Set: 7 Updated: 2008-08-31 12:04:47
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staff DZAS missionary equipment |
Image Size: 328 x 466
File Size: 132 k
Original: Black & white Print Stored: La Mirada
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