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Philippine Martial Law and Other Related Material

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-029

Scope and Contents

This collection contains mostly materials related to martial law in the Philippines under Proclamation 1081 which was publically announced in September 1972 by President Ferdinand Marcos. Also included are other materials related to the Philippines and Filipinos such as: a Manila church marketing brochure.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1972-1986, undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical / Historical

On September 23, 1972, President Ferdinand E. Marcos placed the Philippines under martial law under Proclamation 1081 as a way to impose military authority in the country, placing control to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Marital law was lifted by President Marcos on January 17, 1981.

Extent

1 box

.20 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains materials regarding martial law in the Phillipines under President Ferdinand Marcos; as well as other pamphlets, reports, and flyers related to the Philippines and Filipinos.

Related Materials

For more material related to the Philippines, Filipinos, and Filipino Americans see: Filipino American History Collection; Philippine Magazine Collection; Ang Katipunan; and Filipino Americans/Florante Peter Ibanez Collection.

Title
Philippine Martial Law and Other Related Material
Status
Completed
Author
Karen Clemons
Date
2018-07-11; 2021-10-28; 2022-10-25
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-10-28: added new accession material and changed title of collection to reflect the scope of the new material
  • 2022-10-25: removed all material from series II: other related material if it was Filipino American related and moved into "Filipino American History Collection"

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895