Manong during a celebration at the Veterans Hall

This is a photograph of a manong, taken at a community event held at the Veterans Hall in Watsonville, CA. In this photograph, the manong is sitting on a couch, wearing a black suit, and smiling towards the camera. He is wearing a ribbon or medal on his chest.

c. late 1970s

Juanita Sulay Wilson

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3.5 x 5 inches

Still Image

SUL.2024.502

Photograph