Sands and Coral, 1968 (Vol. 20): 20th Anniversary Issue

Sands and Coral is the historic annual student literary journal of Silliman University, situated in Dumaguete City, Philippines. The 1968 edition holds landmark institutional importance as the publication's "20th Anniversary Issue," celebrating two decades of pioneering student-led literary output in the post-war era. Sponsored directly by the Department of Literature and Creative Writing, this monumental volume serves as an expansive retrospective and showcase of the university’s world-renowned creative community. Guided by Dr. Edith L. Tiempo, alongside Dr. Edilberto K. Tiempo, the issue bridges multiple generations of Filipino literary giants. It features works by iconic campus figures and workshop Mainstays such as Cesar Aquino, Antonio Enriquez, Rowena Tiempo, and Roberto F. Villasis, while also highlighting the university's expanding international footprint with contributions from regional figures like South Korean writer Young Hee Yoo. This milestone publication captures the apex of mid-20th-century Philippine creative writing in English, cementing Dumaguete's legacy as a premier cultural haven and an intellectual crossroads for national and international arts.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. Author/Creator: Elsa-Victoria Martinez and Eliseo P. Bañas (Associate Editors); Aida Alma Cunanan and Cesar Aquino (Managing Editors); Antonio Enriquez (Business Manager); Jose Torres (Circulation Manager); Samuel B. Gregorio (Staff Artist); Dr. Edith L. Tiempo (Adviser). Produced under the sponsorship of the Department of Literature and Creative Writing with contributions from students, faculty, and alumni of Silliman University. Sillimaniana Archives Collection