Monthly Archives: June 2008

George W. Westerman- Part II

Posted on June 7, 2008 by | 2 Comments
Image of George W. Westerman, editor of the
Panama Tribune. Courtesy of Afro Panavisions
The George W. Westerman Collection at the
Arthur Schomburg Library in Harlem, New York


President De La Guardia appointed Westerman as Ambassador to the United Nations, in addition to his duties as political advisor in 1956. This marked the highpoint in Westerman’s career and the “Criollos’” influence in the national life of Panama. In his position he helped to spearhead two pieces of legislation important to Criollos. Continue reading →

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George W. Westerman- Part I

Posted on June 4, 2008 by | 1 Comment
Image of George W. Westerman meeting
Congressman Adam Claton Powell (Panama) 1949.
Courtesy of Schomburg Library


Probably one of the greatest stars in the Westindian galaxy of outstanding men and women was George W. Westerman (1910-1988), who was at once a historian, journalist, diplomat, sociologist, community leader and businessman. This proud and resourceful “Renaissance Man,” of the Westindian community in Panama exemplified (along with just a few others) the long list of achievements of the first generation Panamanians of West Indian descent. Continue reading →

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