Historical Overview

The American Corner (AC) was established in May 13, 1992 when Ateneo de Davao University Library received the donation of the library collections of the former USIS Davao. The Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the Public Affairs Officer Mr. Morton S. Smith, representing the U.S. Embassy, and Fr. Antonio S. Samson, S.J., President of the Ateneo de Davao University from 1986-1993.

    In 2003, the AC was closed for renovation. On the occasion of its reopening on February 4, 2004, a new MOA was signed by Mr. Ronald Post, Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy and Fr. Edmundo M. Martinez, S.J., President of the Ateneo de Davao University from 1993-2004. The new MOA reflects the improved facilities provided by the university and the updated collections from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy.