Reconstruction (1939-1951)

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews, Secretary of the Navy (1949-1951). They are associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. This view is identified as post-World War II reconstruction of the Agriculture and Commerce Building in Manila and done under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the Post Office Building located in Manila, Philippines, prior to reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946. Duplicate, 2013-4254.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the Philippine General Hospital located in Manila, Philippines, before reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946. Dispensary and Pharmacy Building are in view. Duplicate, 2013-4249.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the Finance Building located in Manila, Philippines, before reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946.

Identified as a bronze plaque placed on all major public projects connected with the U.S.A. Philippine War Damage Commission. The wording below the commission seal reads: "Rebuilt With the Aid of the People of the United States of America Under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946." This photograph is part of a scrapbook featuring Philippine locations and from the Honorable Francis P. Matthews, Secretary of the Navy.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the City Hall Building located in Manila, Philippines, after reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the Philippine General Hospital located in Manila, Philippines, after reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946. Dispensary and Pharmacy Building are in view. Duplicate, 2013-4250.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as Philippine Normal College located in Manila, Philippines, before reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the Philippine Normal College located in Manila, Philippines, after reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the Post Office Building located in Manila, Philippines, after reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946. Duplicate, 2013-4256.