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[flotown]

These photos were taken by my father in  the Phillipines (mainly Manila) and Malaysia (Kuala Lampur) in the early 70's.

[flotown]

[flotown]

I've got many more pics from Asia from the 70's. I'll post more if there is any interest.

[tony speller]

pelase post more   any of Tokyo or Seoul?

[dgreco]

agree the more pictures would be awesome.  Thanks for those pictures also.

[flotown]

My dad did some traveling to Tokyo...I'll look for Tokyo photos.

I've been overwhelmed at work lately; I'll try to get up some more pics as soon as I am able.

[dgreco]

flotown, on Feb 18 2007, 12:39 AM, said:

My dad did some traveling to Tokyo...I'll look for Tokyo photos.

I've been overwhelmed at work lately; I'll try to get up some more pics as soon as I am able.

anything would be awesome, the vintage photos are great.

[robinne]

Aahhh! These are terrific! How old is your dad now?

robinne

[flotown]

robinne, on Feb 22 2007, 08:19 PM, said:

Aahhh! These are terrific! How old is your dad now?

robinne

Thanks for asking. Unfortunately, he passed away in the early 90's. Heavy smoking and the stress of his job (international sales).

[flotown]

Here are some more 1970's Asian photos. I believe the majority were taken in the Phillipines and Malaysia.

Edited by flotown, 24 February 2007 - 10:33 PM.

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And finally, a test pattern from 1970's Hong Kong television.

[dgreco]

thanks for posting more pictures!

[johnnydr87]

Interesting.  I'm half Filipino (and half German).

I'm guessing the photos on the bay were taken in Manila (isn't Kuala Lumpur landlocked?).  The Buddhist temple is interesting; the Philippines is 83% Catholic (then Muslim, then Buddhist).  

Are you sure that last photo on your first post is in Asia?  The vegetation and buildings look very European.  If it is in Asia, then it's most likely in the Philiippines, because the Philippines was a Spanish and American colony.

[jdkacz]

Wow, great collection of vintage photos. The one with the guy and the alligator (crocodile?) is crazy. I always find it interesting to see how American pop-culture has seaped into other culture, as evident with the Godfather poster early on. Thanks for posting those.