Manuel Amador Guerrera., 12/28/1903-03/11/1908

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 29886

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Sixty-three folders of correspondence constitute this series. Arranged alphabetically by name, correspondents include governors/presidents of Panama, U.S. ministers, consuls and officials to Panama, as well as prominent officers of the Panama Railroad Company. In addition, there is a folder of envelopes addressed to EAD with personalized franks from numerous US congressmen - where identifiable, these are listed by name in the folder description.

Dates

12/28/1903-03/11/1908

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Outgoing correspondence from Manuel Amador Guerrera, first constitutional president of Panama, 1904-07 and1907-1908). Addressed to EAD. TLS, 12/28/1903 - introducing RicardoStevenson to EAD. TLS, 3/10/1904 - reply to EAD's TLcarbon 2/24/1904. Thanks EAD forsending congratulations on thepresidential election. Reference tocelebration at New YorkWaldorf-Astoria arranged by Amador'sson, Raoul. TL carbon, 2/24/1904 from EAD -congratulating Amador on election topresidency. Reference to mutual friendJose Augustin Arango, head of the 1903revolutionary junta that securedPanamanian independence from Colombia.Also refers to celebration in New Yorkhosted by Raoul Amador. TLS, 8/12/1905 - regarding acquisitionof discount on ship fare for hisnieces Ramona and Hellen Lefevre to beaccompanied by sister-in-law M.O. deLewis. TL carbon, 10/10/1905 from EAD -complies with request regarding safepassage of Amador's nieces. ALS, 3/11/1908 - replies to a letterfrom EAD (n.i.) regarding refusal torun for another presidency. Other items include: 1 small calling card. 1 luncheon menu for celebration ofpresidential election of Amador hostedby Raoul Amador at theWaldorf-Astoria, New York, 2/20/1904.Bears a printed headshot of Amador;guest list includes EAD; autographnote in pencil by EAD's son AlfredDrake: "I also knew Dr. Amador welllong before he became Pres & while hewas in the employ of the Panama RR.AED [initials]"

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AMADOR GUERRERA, MANUEL - TO EAD: Typed Letter Signed

DRAKE, EDWARD A. - TO AMADOR GUERRERA, MANUEL: Typed Letter Signed

AMADOR GUERRERA, MANUEL - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Typed Letter Signed

STEVENSON, RICARDO - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

AMADOR, RAOUL - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

DRAKE, ALFRED E. - RE. AMADOR GUERRERA, MANUEL: Autographed Letter

ARANGO, JOSE AUGUSTIN - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

LEFEVRE, RAMONA AND HELEN - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

AMADOR GUERRERA, MANUEL - CALLING CARD: Printed Item

AMADOR GUERRERA, MANUEL - LUNCHEON MENU HONORING W/ PICTURE: Printed Item