| Accession Number | AWM2020.493.1.60 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Philippines: Luzon, Manila |
| Date made | 2 August 1968 |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "Neil Davis won the Newsfilm of the Year - 1968 Award (British Commonwealth Award) for coverage of the Manila earthquake in 2nd August, 1968. RUBY TOWERS - mainly Chinese residential apartment block. Collapsed, trapping more than 700 people. About 300 were finally got out alive."
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).