Charles Lindbergh visit to Panama photograph album, 1928
Scope and Contents
One photograph album documenting Charles Lindbergh's 1928 visit to Panama on the Spirit of St. Louis. The photographs document a visit to the Escuela Normal de Institutoras, which was operated by Esther Neira de Calvo. She is featured in some of the photographs. In addition to the album, there are four photographic prints, one of which features Lindbergh and Horacio Alfaro. Also includes is a 2018 newspaper article celebrating the anniversary of the visit that features additional images (in Spanish) and postcard (1993).
Dates
- 1928
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.
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Extent
From the Collection: 38.15 Linear Feet (35 boxes and 1 folder in a shared box)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Alicia and Nancie Ravenel, 2024.
Creator
- From the Collection: Calvo, Esther Neira de, 1890-1978 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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