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Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day! These photos document the 1908 and 1910 Labor Day excursions of a family living at the Panama Canal during construction. Unfortunately, we don’t know their names but are grateful to the donor who made sure these treasures found a good home here with us.
The caption on the back of the photo above reads, “Starting for Old Panama Labor Day 1908 Government Break”. Gift of Barbara L. Daniels. II.2022.80.4.
Take a cue from this family’s celebration and enjoy any trips or relaxing moments you can today. (However, I don’t recommend wool skirts on the beach and ties might not be necessary)
Panama Bay, Old Panama, Labor Day 1908. Gift of Barbara L. Daniels. II.2022.80.4. 
Labor Day, 1910. Gift of Barbara L. Daniels. II.2022.80.4 
Gathering Oysters, Old Panama, Panama Bay, Labor Day, 1908. Gift of Barbara L. Daniels. II.2022.80.4. 
Old Panama, Labor Day, 1908. Gift of Barbara L. Daniels. II.2022.80.4. Do you recognize anyone in the photos? Some captions include references to Mr. W and Mrs. W so that could be a hint to solving the mystery of who this construction era family is.
