This photograph is part of NLB 1950s to 1960s photographs (Album 1) collection. It shows Mr. Yusof Ishak, Head of State, at the opening of the National Library at Stamford Road on 12 November 1960. Mr. Yusof Ishak and Mr S. Rajaratnam, Minister of Culture, are viewing posters displayed in the library. Title devised by Library staff.

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• National Library (Singapore)--Photographs
• Rajaratnam, S. (Sinnathamby), 1915-2006--Photographs
• Culture ministers--Singapore--Photographs
• Yusof bin Ishak, 1910-1970--Photographs
• Libraries--Singapore--Photographs