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Campsite Scene
On the back of this photograph, a handwritten caption reads “Caũa Saddle.” Does anyone know anything about the caption?
Do you recognize the figure in the foreground or the campsite behind him?
What is the figure doing in the forest?
We are looking for an estimated date and location for the photograph. If you have any information about this scene, please share with us in the comments section!
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Cocktail Party
The photograph of this party was taken during the 1950s, but we need more information.
Backyard cocktail party We know one man pictured is R. J. Tomford– but where is he in this photo? Can you identify anyone else?
Did this party take place at Mr. Tomford’s house or somewhere else? Can you tell us the location?
What kind of gathering was this–a party amongst friends & neighbors? Perhaps they were celebrating a special occasion?
If you have any information or memories from this party, then please share with us in the comments section!
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A Restaurant And Its Proprietress
The caption on the back of this photograph reads “Interior view of restaurant showing proprietress.”Does anyone recognize the people in this photograph? We are looking for a location and estimated date.
Perhaps this restaurant is also an inn or boarding house?
If you have any information about this restaurant and its proprietress, please share with us in the comments section!
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Street Scene
The caption on the back of this photograph reads “Agent Pacific Mail.” Does anyone know why this photograph has this caption?The street is perhaps beside a canal or a river– can you identify this body of water?
We are also looking for a location and estimated date.
If you have any information about this street, please share with us in the comments section!
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Stone Building Ruins
Can anyone identify the location of this photograph? It looks like the ruins of a large stone building.Perhaps you know who took this photograph or the estimated date?
Does this building have a name? Have you ever been to this site?
If you have any information about this building, please share with us in the comments section!
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Feast Days
The caption on the back of this photograph says “Montunas de Ocu, Countrywomen walk many miles visit to villages on Feast Days.”Does anyone recognize these people? We are also looking for an estimated date and location.
What feast days were the most important in Panama? Did you ever do anything special for a feast day celebration?
If you have any information about these festive people, please share with us in the comments section!
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Railroad Scene
This photograph does not have a caption. Can anyone recognize the area? We are looking for an estimated date and location for the photograph.Do you know anything about what is being built?
If you have any information about this scene, please share with us in the comments section!
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Coupon Booklet
We have come across several of these coupon books in the collection, but the records would benefit from some additional information. This coupon book was issued to F. C. Bitter in November of 1943.
Coupon Booklet This coupon book has a $5.00 value. Were there booklets with less or more value? Was $5.00 a common value for a coupon booklet?
What would one buy with these coupons? The back of the booklet (right) reads “for the purpose of supplies at Panama Railroad Commissaries.” Can anyone give us more specific information about these commissaries?
Did you, your parents or grandparents ever have coupons like these?
If you have any knowledge of these coupon booklets, please share with us in the comments section!
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House in Culebra
We need some additional information for this photograph. Can you help us?
House in Culebra Can anyone identify the exact location of this house in Culebra? It looks like there are railroad tracks near the bottom of the photograph.
Does anyone recognize this large and beautiful home, or know who used to own it?
Perhaps this wasn’t a house at all? Does anyone know what this building may have been used for? Or if it still stands today?
If you have any information or memories of this house, please share with us in the comments section!
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Man with a Dog
Can you help us complete the record for this sweet photograph of a man with a dog?
Man with dog Can anyone identify the man in this photograph? We are also looking for an estimated date for when this photo was taken.
Do you recognize the buildings in the background, or can you identify a location?
If you have any information about this man and his furry friend, please share with us in the comments section!
