Prof Edwin Thumboo at official book launch of "Memories and desires - a poetic history of Singapore" : group photograph [13]



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15 Oct 1999

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This photograph shows President Nathan (centre) shaking hands with a lady. Edwin Thumboo stands second from right. The photograph was taken at a book launch of “Memories and desires: a poetic history of Singapore” on 15th October 1999. The guest-of-honour was the President of Singapore, H.E. Mr. S. R. Nathan. This photograph is part of the collection donated by Edwin Thumboo to NLB. Title devised by Library staff.


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Thumboo, Edwin, 1933- --Photographs

Singaporean poetry

Patriotic poetry

Nathan, S. R., 1924- --Photographs

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Poetry

Arts events

Poets

Presidents (Government)

S. R. Nathan

Thumboo, Edwin

Literature

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All rights reserved, Edwin Thumboo and National Library Board, Singapore 2008

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