Page 3., 05/29/1879-08/10/1880

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 55776

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Folder 1) Contains the first folio of the scrapbook, pp.1-20. Pages 1a and 1b are blank.

Dates

05/29/1879-08/10/1880

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains news items bearing the following headlines: @ The Wyse Project Adopted in Committee (New York Herald, 5/29/1879). @ ...Scheme Declared Impracticable [Partially obscured headline] (8/14/1879). Includes reference to John C. Trautwine, chief engineer for the construction of the Panama Railroad. Criticizes de Lessep's plan to build a canal without locks. @ The Rival Canal Routes (8/10/1880).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WYSE, LUCIEN N.B. - ISTHMUS CANAL SEA LEVEL ROUTE P.3: Other Types

TRAUTWINE, JOHN C. - CRITICIZES DE LESSEPS P.3: Other Types

INTEROCEANIC CANAL: ROUTES P.3: Printed Item