Panama Canal Files., 1929 - 1988.

File — Box: 48

Scope and Contents Note

From the Collection:

The Miles P. DuVal, Jr. Papers comprise the personal papers of Miles P. DuVal (1896-1989), an American naval officer who was an expert on the Panama Canal. The bulk of the collection consists of files maintained by DuVal about the Panama Canal, including correspondence, subject files, and manuscripts. Many of the manuscripts were written by DuVal while some were written by other individuals. Some attention is given to DuVal's navy career. DuVal's journals are also present. The collection includes a number of printed items by both DuVal and others on topics related to the Panama Canal. There is a limited amount of objects and audio cassettes. There are numerous photographs of DuVal, Panama Canal construction, ships passing through the Panama Canal, and plans for maintenance and improvement of the Panama Canal. Taken together, the Miles P. DuVal Papers document various aspects of the history of the Panama Canal.

Dates

1929 - 1988.

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off-site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 69.25 Linear Feet (130 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General note

Includes professional records - Navy Papers (1946-1956), Certificates, Typed Manuscript by Miles P. DuVal: "Panama Canal: The Story of a Term Paper and Its Consequences" delivered before U.S. Marine Corps Basic School in Quantico, Virginia (1983). Folder titles include Anti-U.S. Propaganda, Nicaragua, Frank A. Manson, Mexico, Monroe Doctrine (with Typed Manuscript by DuVal: "James Monroe: An Appreciation: Highlights of His Life and the Monroe Doctrine"), and Thomas H. Moorer. Includes photograph of Miles P. DuVal at an award ceremony dated 6/2/1961. Also, photograph of DuVal at a function in the Panama Canal Zone. Includes Typed Letter Signed (photocopy) dated 12/18/1951 from Harry S Truman to DuVal, regarding an address by DuVal before the Explorers' Club. Also: resume of Chalkley DuVal, brother of Miles P. DuVal. Includes biographical record dated 1949 of Miles P. DuVal's naval service.