Civic Society

Ignacio “Buck” Cruz

Ignacio “Buck” Cruz (1927-2017) was a public servant, World War II survivor and a long time Malesso’/erizo Mayor. Cruz served as commissioner and mayor of

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Chamorro Culture

Passion for Pugua

Betel nut use. Areca (Betel) nut is the seed of the palm known scientifically as Areca catechu. Betel nut is the fourth most widely used

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Thelma Glenn 1970
Guamanian Era

Thelma Glenn

When the Guam Museum opened at the Garden House, Plaza de España in 1954, members of the Guam Women’s Club and Guam Historical Club volunteered

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Joey San Agustin

Joey San Agustin was a curator of the Guam Museum from 1994 until his passing in 2001. Initially hired in 1990, San Agustin created many

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Rita Franquez
Contemporary Guam Era

Rita Franquez

Rita Franquez had a short but fruitful role with the Guam Museum. The former teacher was the assistant director of the Guam Public Library in

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Will Hernandez
Contemporary Guam Era

William L. Hernandez

William Hernandez was trained and certified in museum work at the National Museum of the Philippines and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, and then served

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Contemporary Guam Era

Magdalena Taitano

For 30 years, from 1960 to 1990, the Guam Museum was under the administration of the Guam Public Library. During most of those years Magdalena

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American Legion, 1935. Guam Public Library System collection.
Historic Eras of Guam

American Legion

The American Legion is a federally chartered veterans organization that supports veterans’ issues and engages in other community projects. The American Legion Mid-Pacific Post No.

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