1a:1. Ministry of Education., 02/26/1960., bulk: 1960 - 1960

File — Box: 1a, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents Note

From the Collection:

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 Mistral, Juan Peron, Eva Peron, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Alfaro family of Panama, to name a few notables. Documents touch on all aspects of Esther Neira de Calvo's life and include files on education, politics, and feminism.

Dates

02/26/1960.
Majority of material found in 1960 - 1960

Conditions Governing Access

Series VII is restricted. Access requires permission from Ms. Gloriela Calvo. Please contact Booth Family Center for Special Collections for further information.

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 38.15 Linear Feet (35 boxes)

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Container Summary

Official record of Esther Neira de Calvo's services to the government of Panama in the field of education. Biographical data: Printed Item: biographical sketch of Esther Neira de Calvo.