Panama Canal Files., 1967 - 1989.

File — Box: 49

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

1967 - 1989.

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

Folder titles: Miraflores Lake Bridge Proposal, National Crusade-Call For, John C. Webb Jr., Navigation Criteria, U.S. Canal Zone Sovereignty, Harold Varney, National Security Record, "Vital Speeches of the Day"--Article by Miles P. DuVal: "Panama Canal Question: A Challenge to the Congress" (1977), Violence at Panama Canal, John C. Webb, Waterboard Report (1972), Legislation, Voting Records, Richard Whitehead, Thomas A. Lane, Sol M. Linowitz, John Major, Douglas MacArthur Reminiscences, Charles Malik, and Manson Forum.