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  • Object of the Day

    Seeing The Panama Canal By Air

    November 18, 2013 /

    Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you all had a great weekend!01-5-4Does anyone know where Isthmian Airways, Inc. was located? What cities did it fly between for this flight? Did it have other locations it would fly between?

    When were these services provided? How much would it cost to purchase a flight like this one?

    Have you or anyone you know taken a flight like this one? Have you flown from sea to sea? Have you flown with Isthmian Airways, Inc.?

    If you have any information about this piece of paper or your experiences with flying in Panama, please share with us in the comments section!

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  • Object of the Day

    50 Meter Freestyle Ribbon

    November 15, 2013 /

    Happy Friday! We have found more sports related objects in our collection and are hoping to learn more about them.

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    What school and/or event is this ribbon from? When and where was this ribbon handed out? Was it part of an award ceremony?

    Who did they give these ribbons out to?

    Have you ever owned one? Have you participated in a swimming competition in Panama?

    If you have any information about these ribbon, please share with us in the comments section!

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  • Object of the Day

    “Say giddyap!”

    November 14, 2013 /

     

    Please help us learn more about this cartoon clipping.2000.024.044B_0001

     

    What newspaper or magazine is this clipping from? When was it published? Could you confirm that it was published in Colliers during the February of 1939?

    Have you seen this cartoon before? Have you ever collected cartoons or newspaper clippings in Panama?

    If you have any information about this clipping, please share with us in the comments section!

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  • Object of the Day

    American Football in the Rain

    November 13, 2013 /

    We are finding more and more sports related objects in our collection. Please help us expand our knowledge on these objects.2000.030.037_0001Do you recognize the team playing? What school(s) are playing? Do you know the players in the image?

    Where are they playing? Why are they playing in the rain? Was rain common during American football games? When was this image taken?

    Have you attended or played in an American football game in Panama? Did it ever rain on your games?

    If you have any information about this game or experiences with American football in Panama, please share with us in the comments section!

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  • Object of the Day

    Fabric Patches of Red Machine

    November 12, 2013 /

    00-35_0004Do you know what year(s) these patches were used?

    Were they used by type of sport? Who would have used these patches?

    Have you ever owned one?

    If you have any information about these patches, please share with us in the comments section!

     

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  • Object of the Day

    Women Carrying a Flag

    November 11, 2013 /

    The caption on the back of this image reads: “Costa Rican, New Orleans and Canal Zone carrying flag at Soccer Game.” Please help us find out more about the details of this game.00-35-26-(2)_0001Do you recognize these women? Does the caption indicate where they are from or where they are representing?

    Why are they carrying a flag? To what country or region does the flag belong?

    Where was this soccer game held? When was it held? Who played in it? Did you attend this game?

    If you have any information about this ceremony or the soccer game, please share with us in the comments section!

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    Fabric Patches for The Devils

    November 8, 2013 /

    Happy Friday! We have found more sports related objects in our collection and are hoping to learn more about them.00-35_0002 00-35_0003Do you know why these patches are so different? Are they from different years? What year(s)are they from?

    Who did they give these patches out to? Were they attached to a specific sport?

    Have you ever owned one?

    If you have any information about these patches, please share with us in the comments section!

     

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  • Object of the Day

    Cartoon of a Whale

    November 7, 2013 /

     

    Please help us learn more about this cartoon clipping.2000.024.044AWhat newspaper or magazine is this clipping from? When was it published?

    Have you seen this cartoon before? Have you ever collected cartoons or newspaper clippings in Panama?

    If you have any information about this clipping, please share with us in the comments section!

     

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    Photograph of an Exchange

    November 6, 2013 /

    Please help us identify the people and event featured in this photograph.2000.035.026.001_0001Do you recognize the people featured in this image? What are they doing? What are they exchanging?

    What event is this at? Why are people watching in the background? Where was this event? When was this event?

    If you have any information about this exchange, please share with us in the comments section!

     

     

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    Cheerleading in Panama

    November 5, 2013 /

    Recently we came across a variety of photographs of American football players and cheerleaders. Most of the imagery lacks information. Can you help us identify this group of cheerleaders?2000.039.003.005What school did these girls attend? Are they affiliated with an American football team? Why do they not have logos on their uniforms?

    Where was this image taken?  Are they at a park or at their school? When was this?

    Were you or anyone you know a cheerleader in Panama?

    If you have any information about this image or cheerleading in Panama, please share with us in the comments section!

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