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  Jai Ali Club photograph, 13 April 1946

  Art Deco style building, labeled "Jai Ali Club." Verso reads, "Enlisted Men's Club in Manila" and "4/13/46" Building was built for jai alai games and was also known as the Roosevelt Club for Enlisted Men.
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  Manila Hotel in the Philippines photograph, 13 April 1946

  The Manila Hotel in the Philippines shown in 1946. Front reads, "Manila Hotel" and also "Army Navy Club". However, the Army and Navy Club, while similar in appearance, is a different building. The Manila Hotel was occupied by the Japanese for the duration of World War II. Verso reads, "4/13/46" and appears to have read "Army-Navy Club" at one time, but has been erased, perhaps leading to the confusion.
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  San Luis Terrace photograph, 13 April 1946

  Heavily damaged building shows evidence of shelling. Front reads, "San Luis Terrace" Verso reads, "4/13/46"
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  Legislative building photograph, 13 April 1946

  Greek Revival style building with front facade partially toppled. Front reads, "Legislative Bldg." Verso reads, "4/13/46"
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  Central United Methodist Church in Manila, Philippines photograph, 13 April 1946

  The Central United Methodist Church in Manila, Philippines, shown heavily damaged. Front reads, "Central Church" Verso reads, "4/13/46"
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  Saint Luis Church photograph, 13 April 1946

  Heavily damaged, and burned building in the Earthquake Baroque style. Front reads, "Saint Luis Church" Verso reads, "4/13/46"
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  City Hall photograph, 13 April 1946

  Heavily damaged building with a tower surrounded by piles of rubble. Front reads, "City Hal[l]" Verso reads, "4/13/46"
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  University of the Philippines in Manila photograph, 17 April 1946

  Bullet-riddled building at the University of the Philippines in Manila. Front reads, "Villamor Hall U. (P.)" Verso reads, "4/17/46"
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  Destroyed building in Manila, Philippines photograph, 17 April 1946

  Destroyed building, probably in Manila, Philippines. Text on front illegible. Verso reads "4/17/46"
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  Novia James White poses with a B-29 crew photograph, 1945

  Novia James White (standing left) poses with a B-29 crew next to the front landing gear of number 32 in 1945. Most of the men are dressed in flight suits, while a few wear khakis.
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  Aerial view of Tokyo, Japan photograph, 31 August 1945

  Aerial of Tokyo, Japan showing a network of roads and railroad tracks. Some damaged buildings can be seen. Verso reads, "Burned out portions of Tokyo very clear picture taken 31Aug 45. Two days before final surrender. Taken by our bombadier (Lt. Stoggen) from our plane No. 35 (Shaggen Home)."
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  Shinto shrine photograph, ca. 1945

  A Shinto shrine, probably on Tinian Island, shown with extensive damage.
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  Aerial view of 313th Wing Headquarters Tinian photograph, ca. 1945

  Aerial view of a military base surrounded by open fields, and wooded areas. Verso reads, "313th Wing Headquarters Tinian."
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  Aerial view canals in Japan photograph, ca. 1945

  Aerial view of a coastal area of Japan with B-29 aircraft flying overhead. Verso reads, "34 Japan Canals."
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  Aerial view of Tokyo photograph, 31 August 1945

  Aerial view showing a river, and urban center. Front reads, "Tokyo" and "A non-burned out section". Verso reads, "One of the few sections not completely burned. This was taken 31 Aug 45."
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  Aerial view of city in Japan photograph, ca. 1945

  Aerial view of a city, probably Tokyo, Japan.
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  Aerial view of Tinian Island photograph, ca. 1945

  Aerial view of fields, roads, and buildings with the wing of a United States military aircraft seen at right. Front reads, "Tinian" and verso reads, "Tinian as seen on the approach to the field - from left scanners position."
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  Five B-29 aircrafts photograph, 2 September 1945

  Five B-29 aircrafts flying through clouds, taken from another aircraft. Verso reads, "2 Sept. 45 - Peace. Tokyo hidden by clouds at 5000' - after picture was taken - went to 2000' so we could see city and especially so city could see us."
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  B-29 aircraft photograph, ca. 1945

  Photo of B-29 aircraft flying over mountainous region, taken from another aircraft. Verso reads, "B 29 'flying the Huny'- from India over China."
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  Thirty B-29 aircraft flying in formation photograph, ca. 1945

  Photograph of thirty B-29 aircraft flying in loose diamond and V formations. Verso reads "B 29 formation."