Photograph of Imelda During Her Capping Ceremony, 1978

This is a photograph of Imelda "Melda" Sulay in her nursing uniform, smiling as she leans on a table behind her. The back of the photograph is captioned: "Everdearest Lolo, Lola, and all, take this as a simple keepsake from me during our capping ceremony. What I've received is for all of you which serves as the fruit of your many hardships and sacrifices. Love you all, Melda."

January 8, 1978

Juanita Sulay Wilson

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3.5 x 3.5 inches

Still Image

SUL.2024.471

Photograph