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[The Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco)]

Description: Photograph of the Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco) in Quito, Ecuador. The church is also known as the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco). The church is located on the San Francisco Square (Plaza de San Francisco) in the historic center of the city. A large number of people can be seen standing near the church and amongst the plaza.
Date: October 2, 1977
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.

[Independence Square (Plaza de la Independencia)]

Description: Photograph of the Independence Square (Plaza de la Independencia) in Quito, Ecuador. The plaza is also known as the "Plaza Grande." The plaza has greenery throughout, benches and the Independence Monument (Monumento a la Independencia). The Carondelet Palace (Palacio de Carondelet) can be seen in the background on the left while the Hotel Plaza Grande is on the right.
Date: October 2, 1977
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.

[A Market in Otavalo, Ecuador, 3]

Description: Photograph of people at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador at the Ponchos Square (Plaza de Ponchos). Two vendors can be seen in the foreground, one is selling produce while the other is selling textiles. The textiles are hanging from a concrete umbrella structure in order to be displayed. A group of people are gathered on the left.
Date: September 1977
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.

[A Parade in Saquisilí, Ecuador, 3]

Description: Photograph of a parade in Saquisilí, Ecuador. Two individuals can be seen dancing in traditional dress which includes a large headdress, a mask, a tunic and white pants. Another man is standing in the center of the group and playing the drums. A large number of people are gathered in the street and celebrating.
Date: October 1977
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
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