"Canal Zone" - Scrapbook., 01/01/1904-04/17/1936

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 35629

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Archie Wright French Papers consist of 13 scrapbooks and 1 photo album with some loose clippings and pamphlets all regarding the Panama Canal and Canal Zone. An article by French in a loose clippings folder tells of a local festival he attended in Ocu, Panama, and a photo album consists mostly of photos of native (Indian) Panamanians in both Western and traditional dress. Of particular interest are accounts of the San Blas Indians in several articles and pamphlets. Public works projects and health conditions were also the interest of many in the Canal Zone, and many articles on Malaria and other tropical diseases are also in the collection. Of special interest are some souvenirs from Admiral Richard E. Byrd's Antarctic Expedition to the South Pole, whose boat passed through the Panama Canal in 1928. Included in this is a flattened paper cup which was signed by Byrd and many of his companions on the voyage, as well as a photo of Byrd.

Dates

01/01/1904-04/17/1936

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

8/12/7R

Container Summary

1 scrapbook containing clippings, pamphlets and other memorabilia relating to the Panama Canal and the Canal Zone. Includes the following items: 2 price lists of items sold at the commissariat of the Panama Rail Road Company (1904 & 1905), 1 paper drinking cup commemorating the Byrd Antarctic Expedition signed by Byrd and others on the expedition (flattened; 1928), 1 photo of Byrd, and many tourism brochures and maps.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PANAMA RAIL ROAD COMPANY - PAMPHLETS: Printed Item

BYRD ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION - SOUVENIR: Printed Item

BYRD, ADMIRAL R. E. - SIGNATURE: Manuscript

PANAMA -TOURISM - BROCHURES: Printed Item

PANAMA -MAPS: Printed Item