Sands and Coral: A Literary Supplement to The Sillimanian (March 1948, Vol. 1, No. 1)

Established in March 1948, Sands and Coral is recognized as the oldest university literary journal in the Philippines. Founded under the auspices of The Sillimanian, the student publication of Silliman University in Dumaguete City, the folio was born during the vibrant post-World War II reconstruction era. This inaugural issue signifies a critical milestone in the development of Philippine literature in English, serving as a foundational vehicle for what would become the prominent "Dumaguete literary tradition". The publication predates formal institutionalized creative writing workshops in the region and reflects the profound early influence of American Presbyterian educational systems on local humanities. It acted as an initial proving ground for pioneering Filipino campus writers, incubating the modern literary sensibilities that eventually culminated in the establishment of the internationally renowned Silliman National Writers Workshop.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.

APA Citation: Amigo, C. J., & Rivera, A. (Eds.). (1948, March). Sands and coral: The Sillimanian literary supplement. English Department, Silliman University.