"Panama Canal 4" - Scrapbook., 08/15/1939-01/01/1943

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Identifier: 35636

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

08/15/1939-01/01/1943

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 6 pamphlets and booklets about Panama with a focus on tourism and history of the Canal Zone. Includes "A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal" telling about regulations and government facilities of the Panama Canal Zone; "Panama in Your Pocket" published by the United Women's Service Organization (1943?); and "High Lights of Panama" by Cecil L. Morgan.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PANAMA -TOURISM - BROCHURES: Printed Item

PANAMA CANAL REGULATIONS - PAMPHLET: Printed Item

PANAMA -GOVERNMENT FACILITES - PAMPHLET: Printed Item

PANAMA -"MANUAL...CONCERNING EMPLOYMENTS FOR THE...CANAL": Printed Item

"PANAMA IN YOU POCKET" - PAMPHLET: Printed Item

PANAMA -UNITED WOMEN'S SERVICE ORGANIZATION - PAMPHLET: Printed Item

PANAMA -"HIGH LIGHTS OF PANAMA" - PAMPHLET: Printed Item