The Registry of Deaths book from Ivisan covers records from 1944 to 1962 and is the oldest death register preserved after earlier records were likely destroyed during World War II. It contains 96 pages arranged in chronological order and is hardbound but shows signs of aging, such as yellowing, foxing, fading, and tears. This book is important historically because it documents deaths during and after the war, providing proof of death for the community. The book is still kept and managed by the local government, though some records are fading and the paper is becoming fragile. To protect it, the office stores the book carefully in a cabinet and avoids placing it near food or liquids to prevent further damage.
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Jay Marc Q. Ureta, 2024
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Zuzette Olisco, Karen Bernales, Hannah Felicia Macario, Jay Marc Ureta
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