7a:188. Amanda Labarca. Articles., 1964-1968., bulk: 1964 - 1968
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 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
- 1964-1968.
- Majority of material found within 1964 - 1968
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 and 1 folder in a shared box)
Language of Materials
Spanish; Castilian
Container Summary
"Nuevas Orientaciones de la Ensenanza, Imprenta Universitaria, Estdo 63, 1927" by Amanda Labarca [donated by Gloriela Calvo and added to the collection on 20 April 2015]. Also: "El Mejoramiento de la Vida Campesina (Mexico-Estados-Chile) Ediciones de la Union Republicana, Empresa Letras, San Antonio, 1936" by Amanda Labarcha [donated by Gloriela Calvo and added to the colleciton on 20 April 2015].
Creator
- From the Collection: Calvo, Esther Neira de, 1890-1978 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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