Published in April 1950 in Dumaguete City, this document represents the third annual issue of Sands and Coral, a pioneering literary supplement to Silliman University's student newspaper, The Sillimanian. Edited and maintained under the guidance of the university's English Department, the magazine was established with the core objectives of elevating literary standards among campus writers, fostering genuine creative thought, and creating an academic venue for the serious literary creations of the "Silliman family". This specific mid-century issue serves as an invaluable cultural milestone for both the institution and national post-war literature, capturing a vibrant era of intellectual production and creative experimentation. Notably, it contains historical contributions from foundational figures in Philippine letters, including a regular book review by Dolores S. Feria, critical essays and poetry by Edith L. Tiempo and Ricaredo Demetillo, and a work by Reuben R. Canoy which features as what is considered the first radio script printed in a Philippine literary magazine.
Sands and coral: a literary supplement to The Sillimanian (April 1950)