view of a group of Christian Moro people at Tamontaca
Scope and Contents note
This series consists of photographs related to the Indigenous group referred to by Dean Worcester as the “Moro” people. This name is an exonym of colonial Spanish origin to refer to Muslin-majority ethnic groups in the Philippines. These ethnic groups include the Sama-Bajau, Iranun, Jama Mapun, Kalagan, Kalibugan, Palawanon, Maranaw, Molbog, Sama, Sangil, Tausug, and Yakan. For further information on this series consult Index to Philippine photographs (Ayer 290 .A983 1905).
Creator
- From the Collection: Worcester, Dean C. (Dean Conant), 1866-1924 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Dean C. Worcester collection of Philippine photographs are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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