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9b:278. Erasmo de la Guardia. Gerstile Mack. Carlos Manuel Gasteazoro. Marta Gasteazoro de la Guardia. Manonguita de Obaldia. Ricardo J. Bermudez. , 1972., bulk: 1972 - 1972

 File — Box: 9b, Folder: 278

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

  • 1972.
  • Majority of material found in 1972 - 1972

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 38.15 Linear Feet (35 boxes and 1 folder in a shared box)

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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