Prof Edwin Thumboo at official book launch of "Memories and desires - a poetic history of Singapore" : group photograph [4]



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15 Oct 1999

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This photograph shows Prof Edwin Thumboo shaking hands with President S. R. Nathan 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

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Thumboo, Edwin

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This photograph shows Prof Edwin Thumboo in the company of five people 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...

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This photograph shows Prof Edwin Thumboo standing with five other men 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...

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This photograph shows Prof Edwin Thumboo (second from right) making an introduction 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...

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This photograph shows Prof Edwin Thumboo welcoming a couple of people to the 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...

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This photograph shows Prof Edwin Thumboo at the rostrum giving a speech 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...

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This photograph shows four men sitting. President Nathan sits second from left, shaking hands with the man on his right. Edwin Thumboo sits 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...

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This photograph shows Prof Edwin Thumboo with Mr.Yatiman Yusof (right), Member of Parliament, and another guest during the reception 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...

Prof Edwin Thumboo at official book launch of "Memories and desires - a poetic history of Singapore" : group photograph [12]

Prof Edwin Thumboo at official book launch of "Memories and desires - a poetic history of Singapore" : group photograph [12]

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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...

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

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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...

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This photograph shows three persons. Prof Edwin Thumboo is talking to a couple 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...