Himno Nacional de la Republica de Panama., 01/01/1905-12/31/1927

The Edward A. Drake Papers are primarily comprised of correspondence by officials of the Panama Railroad Company (mostly dating from 1905 through 1927), and by notable Panamanian politicians and government ministers (total of 62 folders). Content is personal with some references to Panamanian political events of the time, as well as to the railroad business. An additional eight folders include a few personal letters by Edward Drake; condolence letters written to Drake's wife, Jeanette Louise, after his death; newsclippings about Drake and the Panama Railroad Company; and some photographs and pictures relating to the company and the Panama Canal (U.S. steamships in the Culebra Cut, company headquarters, etc.). The collection is completed by an official Panama souvenir of a section of railroad tie, a leatherbound volume of illuminated resolutions presented by the Panama Railroad Company to Mrs. Drake in honor of Drake after his death, and finally, a music score entitled, 'Himno National de la Republica de Panama' signed by Juan Domingo de Obaldia, president of Panama (1907, 1908-1910).

This collection is divided into four series (see Synopsis): Individual Correspondence; Edward A. Drake Correspondence and Personal Files; Newsclippings and Photographs; and Muniments / Oversized Items. Extent: 0.75 linear feet, 1 box + 1 small flat box Provenance: Acquired from Doris Harris