"Guests at Rene's Christening"

The 13 guests at Rene's christening. Sitting on the couch on the left is Mr.Catbagan (a manong who taught Eva how to drive), Connie Ramirez, unknown, Mrs.Beltran, Rosario “Nena” Nieva Alminiana, and TQ Ramirez. Standing in the back from the left are two people who are unknown, Mr Beltran, Amando Ocampo Alminiana, Frank Barba, Teddy Barbra, and Mary Ragsac. This photograph likely shows all of Rene's godparents! It was taken at the Alminiana family home on Bridge Street. The inscription on the back states that it was taken by Pete R. Abata.

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1952

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Still Image

EAM.2021.25

Photograph

8.16 x 10 inches