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Two entries from Father Aniceto Ibanez' diary from August 1865 and March 27, 1870.

Various diary entries by Father Aniceto Ibanez from 1850, 1855, 1867, and 1869 about specific people and events on Guam, Saipan, and Tinian.

Editor's note states the article was taken from Chronicle of the Mariana Islands, and the original copy of the Cronica De Las Islas Marianas was owned by Gregorio Sablan of Saipan, but was unfortunately lost. The excerpt is taken from a true copy…

An article from Guam Recorder, November 1938, that describes the history, physical features, and composition of the Acho Yap, or money of Yap.

Official dispatches from SMJS dated on November 17, 1671, that requests for as many religious of the Society of Jesus to be sent to Guam, and to provide the assistances as needed for the mission in the Mariana Islands. Signed by D Franco de Madrigal…

Translation of a Spanish article from a book written by Father Alberto Risco, S.J. and other manuscripts found in Spanish archives. The article includes a brief biography of Father San Vitores, his martyrdom, and the Catholic mission in the Ladrones…

The martyrdom of Father San Vitores on April 2, 1672. The original engraving of this picture was published in Naples, Italy in 1687, just 15 years after Father San Vitores' death. Notice that both of the attackers, Hurao with the sword and Matapang…

Memoirs of Don Felipe de la Corte that describe the civilization of Guam, its population, and the geography and infrastructure of various villages. Editor's Note: From the Guam Recorder, October 1926

An article that describes the composition and the historical use of pounders, pestles, and mortars.

Two types of pestles found on Guam, side views and sections. The scale represents two inches.