"Panama 1" - Scrapbook., 12/01/1938-02/01/1941

File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Identifier: 35638

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

12/01/1938-02/01/1941

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 articles about Panama, especially about native cultures. Includes 1 article about the San Blas Indians, 1 article about the Fiesta of the Black Christ in Puerto Bello and 1 article about the Guaymie Indians of the Chiriqui Province.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SAN BLAS INDIANS - ARTICLES: Printed Item

PANAMA -PUERTO BELLO - ARTICLE: Printed Item

PANAMA -GUAYMIE INDIANS - ARTICLE: Printed Item

PANAMA -CHIRIQUI PROVINCE - ARTICLE: Printed Item

INDIANS -PANAMA - ARTICLES: Printed Item