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Issued in Berlin
This appears to be a collection of scans from a historical diplomatic passport issued to María Susana Pearson de Labougle (often referred to simply as Susana Pearson de Labougle), the wife of Eduardo Labougle Carranza, who served as Argentina’s ambassador to Germany from 1932 to 1939. The passport is dated November 28, 1938, and includes her daughter, Delia Astrid Labougle (likely around 2 years old, based on the “valid for two years” notation). It is a “passeport diplomatique” (diplomatic passport), which granted them special privileges and protections during travel, including expedited border crossings and consular assistance. The document’s multilingual format (Spanish, French, German, and others) reflects the international diplomatic norms of the era, with ornate calligraphy, official seals, and handwritten entries typical of pre-WWII passports.
The scans show:
• The main Argentine embassy-issued passport page with personal details.
• Attached visa pages and stamps from various countries.
• Overstamps and annotations indicating validity periods and travel permissions.
This 1938 Argentine diplomatic passport belonged to María Susana Pearson de Labougle, wife of Ambassador Eduardo Labougle Carranza, who represented Argentina in Germany during a pivotal historical period. The document includes her daughter, Delia Astrid Labougle, and exemplifies the multilingual protocols of mid-20th century diplomatic travel. As a "passeport diplomatique," it granted holders immunity from standard border procedures and consular protections—privileges reserved for official government representatives. The passport's design, security features, and endorsements provide valuable insight into pre-World War II diplomatic practices and Argentine governmental documentation standards. A significant artifact for collectors of diplomatic history, international relations, and vintage travel documents.