Inspector [T.B. Miskimon] to Col. Geo. W. Goethals., 11/19/1908-11/21/1908

File — Box: 1, Folder: 27

Identifier: 62894

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

11/19/1908-11/21/1908

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 4-page typed carbon letter from Miskimon and a letter from Col. Goethals [per secretary] concerning the arrest of Charles A. Murdoch for disorderly and most unseemly conduct while under the influence of spirituous liquors.