Main Library Holdings
Over 10,000 Filipiniana volumes published from 1946 to the present, including books and audiovisual materials on literature, history, and the social sciences; coffee table books and manuals; anthologies and journals; and graphic novels.
Rare Materials
Antiquarian books from as early as 1609; maps from as early as 1872; manuscripts, serials, and rare publications dating back to the 17th century.
Roderick Hall Collection
Compiled by Roderick Hall in memory of his family members executed by the Japanese Imperial Army in 1945, the collection focuses on personal experiences, both civilian and military, in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation and the Second World War. Contains special collections such as the BGen. Francisco H. Licuanan, Jr. Collection of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), including digital records of Filipino soldiers and guerillas; the Manuel L. Quezon Family Collection; Gen. Fidel V. Segundo’s wartime diaries; guerrilla war papers from the Silliman University and Central Philippine University; and a linkage to the University of Santo Tomas Internment Camp letters and documents. Also includes Japanese and Chinese publications on the subject.
Presidential Papers
Personal and official documents, photographs, and other mementos of two prominent figures in Philippine history, President Elpidio R. Quirino (1948-1953) and President Manuel L. Quezon (1935-1944).
Retrato Photo Archive
More than 35,000 images depicting Philippine life, culture, and history from the 15th century to the late 20th century, sourced from rare publications and/or taken in the field by the Ayala Museum research team in the 1970s.
Please be informed that technical issues with our website’s ordering system are being resolved. Meanwhile, you may email photo requests to asklibrarian@filipinaslibrary.org.ph. Kindly indicate the photo ID/barcode or webpage link. Thank you for your understanding.
Himig Collection
Over 5,000 digitized Filipino songs from the 1900s to the 1990s, including classical, light classical, popular, and indigenous selections. Boasts also of an array of album cover art.
Please be informed that technical issues with our website’s ordering system are being resolved. Meanwhile, you may email requests to asklibrarian@filipinaslibrary.org.ph. Kindly indicate the title, barcode or webpage link. Thank you for your understanding.
Rizaliana
Books on the life and works of the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal
Memorare
Books, articles, and documents on the Liberation of Manila, donated by the Memorare Manila 1945 Foundation, Inc.
Ortiz-Armengol Collection
The Filipiniana book collection of former Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Pedro Ortiz Armengol.
Museology Collection
Publications on the discipline of museum design, organization, and management, from the collection of Geraldine Araneta.
