The Snapshots in Time Collection

Portrait of a Young Filipino Girl in Satin Dress, Luzon, Philippines, WWII Era

Portrait of a Young Filipino Girl in Satin Dress, Luzon, Philippines, WWII Era

This portrait of a young Filipino girl in a satin dress was taken in Luzon, Philippines, during the World War II era. Amid a collection of military negatives documenting the Luzon campaign, images like this one offer a glimpse of everyday civilian life and the personal connections American servicemen formed with local communities during and after the war. Project: 218435