The Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Yo’ña
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Yo’ña The Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Yo’ña, Guam was originally constructed in the 1930s… Read More »The Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Yo’ña
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The hima (giant clam shell)
The hima (giant clam shell) In light of recent discussions about the possibility of hima (giant clam shell) being listed as an endangered species by… Read More »The hima (giant clam shell)
A photo of Guam’s capital Hagåtña from the article, “Guam – Perch of the China Clippers” which was published in the July 1938 issue of National Geographic.
A photo of Guam’s capital Hagåtña from the article, “Guam – Perch of the China Clippers” which was published in the July 1938 issue of… Read More »A photo of Guam’s capital Hagåtña from the article, “Guam – Perch of the China Clippers” which was published in the July 1938 issue of National Geographic.
A beach on Agrihan (also known as Agrigan) in the Northern Mariana Islands in the 1960s.
A beach on Agrihan (also known as Agrigan) in the Northern Mariana Islands in the 1960s. A beach on Agrihan (also known as Agrigan) in… Read More »A beach on Agrihan (also known as Agrigan) in the Northern Mariana Islands in the 1960s.
The kåmyo or coconut grater has been an essential part of CHamoru life for millennia.
The kåmyo or coconut grater has been an essential part of CHamoru life for millennia. The kåmyo or coconut grater has been an essential part… Read More »The kåmyo or coconut grater has been an essential part of CHamoru life for millennia.
A postcard published in 1995 featuring an image of Talo’fo’fo’ Falls
A postcard published in 1995 featuring an image of Talo’fo’fo’ Falls The Guam Museum has thousands of postcards in its collection, each showing the beauty,… Read More »A postcard published in 1995 featuring an image of Talo’fo’fo’ Falls
School Days 1949
Two CHamoru children walking to school in Guam in 1949 Two CHamoru children walking to school in Guam in 1949. There are no notes with… Read More »School Days 1949
“Guam – Perch of the China Clippers” Article
An iconic photo of two CHamoru fishers from the article, “Guam – Perch of the China Clippers” that was part of the July 1938 issue… Read More »“Guam – Perch of the China Clippers” Article
A CHamoru family standing for a photo
A CHamoru family standing for a photo in front of their home in Guam, less than a year after the end of the 32-month Japanese… Read More »A CHamoru family standing for a photo
Alupat Island, Guam 1969
Alupat Island, Guam 1969 Alupat Island, Guam 1969. According to legend, this island was formed at the conclusion of a great battle between two Maga’låhi (male… Read More »Alupat Island, Guam 1969