Calvo, Esther Neira de, 1890-1978

Scope and Contents Note The Esther Neira de Calvo Papers thoroughly document the life and career of Esther Neira de Calvo, a prominent Panamanian educator, politician, diplomat, and women's rights advocate. The extensive collection includes correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, speeches, and awards, and it provides a fascinating perspective on 20th century Panama and Inter-American cooperation. There is material from Carrie Chapman Catt, Maria Ossa de Amador Guerrero, Matilde Obarrio de Mallet, Gabriela...

Scope and Contents The collection documents the Posthumous Tribute to Esther Neira de Calvo event that was held by the Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA)/Organization of American States (OAS) on November 18, 2025. It consists of both digital and analog records. The digital portion includes video recordings, photographs, speech transcripts, promotional materials, and other items. Speakers include Ana Irene Delgado (Ambassador of Panama to the OAS), Niurka del Carmen Palacio Urriola (Minister of Women...