Description
The papers of the Pan American Society (1928-1965) consist of
correspondence, financial and membership records, publicity, photographs,
educational materials and memorabilia.
Background
The Pan American Society was founded (1912) to foster Pan American
friendship and understanding. It is the oldest private Latin American
organization in the United States. The idea for the Society originated with
John Barrett, who, at the time was Director of the U.S. government-sponsored
Pan American Union. Barrett, with the assistance of Senator Elihu Root,
organized meetings of a first chapter in New York City. By 1940 membership had
grown to about 800.
Availability
Collection is open for research.