1. 1977. Divine Springtime: Louise Caswell Recalls the Early Years of the Bahá'í Faith in Central America and Panama. Daniel Nelson Wegener. Overview of Bahá'í pioneering to and growth in Central America, covering the period from the late 1930s to 1975. Books.
2. 1953-01. Pilgrim's Notes. Author unknown. Anonymous notes from January 1953. Pilgrims.

1. 1939-05-18 — Mathew Kaszab arrived in Panama and immediately launched a vigorous proclamation campaign through the press, radio and public talks. By October the first permanent pioneers, Louise Caswell and Cora Oliver, arrived along with John Eichenaur (enroute to El Salvador). [Historical Background of the Panama Temple by Ruth Pringle]

   The first to embrace the Faith was Joseph Wantauk from Balboa in the Canal Zone. [The Beginnings of the Bahá'í Faith in Latin America: Some Remembrances by Artemus Lamb

2. 1951-04-21 —
   The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Central America, Mexico and the Antilles was elected at an international convention in Panama City. Those elected were: Srta. Raquel J. Francois, Mrs. Cora H. Oliver, Srta. Elena Marsella, Srta. Natalia Chavez, James V. Facey Srta. Zenayda Jurado C, Mrs. Louise Caswell, Dr. David Escalante, Artemus Lamb. [BW12:60; Bahá'í News No 244 June 1951 p12]
   • 25 delegates representing 12 countries were present at the convention. [BW12:60]
   • For a photo of those attending see Bahá'í Historical Facts.
   • The countries of Central America were Belize, Costa Rica (confirmed) El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

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