Jenny C. White

Jenny C. White was a young New Yorker who traveled to Panama in 1863, accompanying her husband, Bernardino del Bal. During her time in Panama, she penned a series of insightful and sensitive letters that provide a rare female perspective on the country's transformation in the 19th century. Her writings, which serve as a valuable cultural and social record, highlight daily life in Panama during the federal era, showcasing her experiences and observations as an expatriate in a rapidly changing environment.