Rafael Neira Ayala. Positions held. Autographed photograph to Esther of the members of the First National Constituent Convention of the Republic of Panama by Fabio Arosemena.

File — Box: 18, 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

From the Collection: 1890 - 2022
From the Collection: Majority of material found within 1890 - 1978

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

From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

General

Contents moved from box 10b folder 85 since they were oversized. Includes: The original photo 1904 of members of the First Constituent Convention of the Republic of Panama, autographed to Esther Neira de Calvo, daughter of Convention member Rafael Neira A., on January 20, 1953 (year of Republic's 50th anniversary) by Don Fabio Arosemena, then the only living Convention member. Also: Esther's thank you note to Mr. Arosemena for his gift of the "historic photograph" with annotations by Gloriela Calvo.