Silliman Truth (Photocopies of Select Issues from 1905, 1916, and 1917)

This archival document compiles rare photocopied runs of Silliman Truth, the foundational student-and-faculty periodical of Silliman Institute (now Silliman University) in Dumaguete City, captured during its formative decades under the American Presbyterian Mission. Spanning foundational issues from 1905 through the mid-colonial developments of 1916 and 1917, the compilation offers a multi-era perspective on the rapid educational and cultural metamorphosis of the Central Visayas region. The document preserves several key historical reference points. It highlights one of the earliest recorded civic celebrations of Rizal Day in Dumaguete, explicitly outlining a parade led by Silliman students carrying grand flags, followed by local musical bands, prominent figures of the Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan Church), and a floral float displaying a portrait of Dr. Jose Rizal. Additionally, the later segments document the early industrial and social outreach of the university, charting how thirty to forty students left campus every Sunday to establish ten distinct Sunday Schools, manage extension preaching, and conduct literacy classes within the provincial jail. Representing early Visayan sports triumphs, municipal adjustments, and the integration of western pedagogy with emerging Filipino nationalism, this anthology serves as a vital historical primary source for post-Spanish colonial transition.

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