American Historical Collection
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The American Historical Collection (AHC), is a collection of materials related to the American experience in the Philippines
and to the relationship of the two countries. The collection was established in 1950 and consists of about 13,000 books, 18,000 photographs, and other materials.
Ambassador Myron Cowen (1949-1951), who saw the devastation wrought by World War II
on many things including the memory of the times preceding it, encouraged the American community to donate books and other materials pertaining to the first half of the 20th century. His initiative was responsible for the early phase of the collection.
The AHC was housed first at the U.S. Embassy, then at the Thomas Jefferson Center in Makati City
. It is now kept at the Rizal Library
of the Ateneo de Manila University
. The Rizal Library is committed to preserving the collection following the standards it uses when conserving its own holdings. Furthermore, it is committed to facilitate the research of scholars. The American Historical Collection Foundation, Inc. aids and supports the AHC. Ownership of the AHC is in trust with the American Association of the Philippines.
Filipinos and Americans are encouraged to donate appropriate books toward the development of this collection.
3rd Floor-Rizal Library Annex
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
1108 Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
and to the relationship of the two countries. The collection was established in 1950 and consists of about 13,000 books, 18,000 photographs, and other materials.
Ambassador Myron Cowen (1949-1951), who saw the devastation wrought by World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
on many things including the memory of the times preceding it, encouraged the American community to donate books and other materials pertaining to the first half of the 20th century. His initiative was responsible for the early phase of the collection.
The AHC was housed first at the U.S. Embassy, then at the Thomas Jefferson Center in Makati City
Makati City
The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
. It is now kept at the Rizal Library
Rizal Library
The Rizal Library is the main university library of the Ateneo de Manila University. It mainly serves and supports the teaching and research in the Loyola Schools...
of the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
. The Rizal Library is committed to preserving the collection following the standards it uses when conserving its own holdings. Furthermore, it is committed to facilitate the research of scholars. The American Historical Collection Foundation, Inc. aids and supports the AHC. Ownership of the AHC is in trust with the American Association of the Philippines.
Principal Holdings
- The Spanish-American WarSpanish-American WarThe Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the ongoing Cuban War of Independence...
and American Occupation and Philippine-American War (1898-1902)Philippine-American WarThe Philippine–American War, also known as the Philippine War of Independence or the Philippine Insurrection , was an armed conflict between a group of Filipino revolutionaries and the United States which arose from the struggle of the First Philippine Republic to gain independence following...
, including the reports of the 1st (SchurmanSchurman CommissionThe Schurman Commission also known as the First Philippine Commission was the legislature of the Philippines, then known as the Philippine Islands under the sovereign control of the United States during the Philippine-American War...
) and 2nd (TaftTaft CommissionThe Taft Commission, also known as Second Philippine Commission was established by United States President William McKinley on March 16, 1900. The Commission was the legislature of the Philippines, then known as the Philippine Islands under the sovereign control of the United States during the...
) Commissions. - The annual reports of the Philippine Commission and the Insular Government departments.
- Biographical materials on American in military and civilian life.
- Journalists' reports and books on the Philippines, 1898-1934
- Reports and records of the Philippine Assembly and Senate, 1907-1934
- Reports of U.S. official commissions (such as the 1924 Monroe Report on Education)
- Periodicals (such as the American Chamber of Commerce Journal [1921-1993], Philippine Magazine [1925-1941], Philippine Review [1916-1953], Far Eastern Economic ReviewFar Eastern Economic ReviewThe Far Eastern Economic Review was an English language Asian news magazine started in 1946. It printed its final issue in December 2009. The Hong Kong-based business magazine was originally published weekly...
[1904-1910]. - Complete records of the wartime, 1941-1945, internment of allied citizens (U.S., British, Dutch, etc.) at Los BañosLos BanosLos Banos could refer to:*Los Banos, California, United States*Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines...
and Santo TomasSanto TomasSanto Tomás, Spanish for Saint Thomas, describes numerous locations.- Places in the world :*Argentina**Santo Tomás, Buenos Aires, Carlos Casares Partido, Buenos Aires Province*El Salvador**Santo Tomás, El Salvador*Guatemala...
.
Filipinos and Americans are encouraged to donate appropriate books toward the development of this collection.
Contact information
American Historical Collection3rd Floor-Rizal Library Annex
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
1108 Philippines