William L. Sibert., 01/01/1913-03/11/1915
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Sixty-three folders of correspondence constitute this series. Arranged alphabetically by name, correspondents include governors/presidents of Panama, U.S. ministers, consuls and officials to Panama, as well as prominent officers of the Panama Railroad Company. In addition, there is a folder of envelopes addressed to EAD with personalized franks from numerous US congressmen - where identifiable, these are listed by name in the folder description.
Dates
- 01/01/1913-03/11/1915
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Correspondence from William L. Sibert(1860-1935), American army engineeringofficer, supervised construction ofthe Atlantic division of the PanamaCanal (1908-1914). ACS, 1913 to EAD and family -Christmas greetings. TLS, 3/11/1915 to EAD - acknowledgesEAD's congratulations (letter n.i.). Program: Farewell banquet for Sibertand family, 3/26/1914. Includesprinted picture of Sibert, menu, andguest list.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
SIBERT, WILLIAM L. - TO EAD: Typed Letter Signed
SIBERT, WILLIAM L. - FAREWELL BANQUET PROGRAM: Printed Item
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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