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Robert O'Brien POW
Robert O'Brien, born in 1908 in New York, came to Guam in the 1930s with the U.S. Navy and survived four years in a prisoner of war camp in Zentsuji, Japan. read more
Techa
A techa is a traditional Catholic prayer leader. Skilled techas rhythmically direct others through meaningful experiences of prayer. read more
Chenchule'
Chenchule' is the intricate system of reciprocity at the heart of Chamorro society. It is rooted in the core value of inafa’maolek. read more
Japanese military administration of Guam
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Self-Sustaining
By 1944 there were more than 18,000 Japanese troops in Guam. All able-bodied men and women between 14 and 70 years old were recruited to work, some in rice plantations as shown here.
Wakako Higuchi
