Inspector [T.B. Miskimon] to Col. Geo. W. Goethals., 01/07/1908-01/07/1908

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Identifier: 62874

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The T.B. Miskimon Papers consist of copies of letters and reports submitted by Miskimon, an inspector with the chairman's office, Panama Canal Zone, to Col. George W. Goethals, chairman and chief engineer of the Panama Canal construction project. The Miskimon Papers include enlightening, as well as sometimes entertaining, information concerning the daily life of both American and foreign Canal Commission employees, covering such subjects as professional baseball player-employees, domestic disputes, illicit business enterprises, and recalcitrant canal workers.

Dates

01/07/1908-01/07/1908

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

Shelf Location

09/16/01

Container Summary

Contains a 2-page typed carbon letter from Inspector Miskimon to Col. Goethals concerning Harry Casey of the Building Construction Department, Cristobal; the lost Hotel Coupon Books in his possession; Hotel Inspector Collins; and an Ella Stevens.