Page 6., 09/07/1879-09/07/1879

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 55780

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

09/07/1879-09/07/1879

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: @ Mr. Menocal on the Canal and the Congress (New York Herald, 9/7/1879). Re. the opinion of American civil engineer Aniceto Garcia Menocal regarding the comparative practicability of the Nicaragua and Panama routes. Menocal was a delegate at the Paris Canal Congress held in May 1879. He advocated a route through Nicaragua. @ The Isthmus Canal - Advantages of the Nicaragua Over the Panama Route - Views of an American Engineer (New York Herald, 9/7/1879). Continues on p.7. Same as contents above.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MENOCAL, ANICETO GARCIA RE NICARAGUA & PANAMA CANALS P.6: Printed Item

NICARAGUA ROUTE: VS. PANAMA CANAL ROUTE P.6: Printed Item

PANAMA CANAL - VS. NICARAGUA ROUTE P.6: Printed Item