Agnes (Balloch) Dawson was married to William Dawson III, who served as United States Minister to Ecuador, Colombia, and Uruguay, as well as U.S. Ambassador to Panama between 1931-1941. This collection includes extensive letters written by Agnes to family members describing daily diplomatic life and public social events. Included in her correspondence are photographs and newspaper clippings. A genealogy of her paternal lineage is also included from 1861-1905.