Panama Canal Files., 1948 - 1987.

File — Box: 76

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

1948 - 1987.

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 regarding Matthew Fontaine Maury. Typed Manuscript by Miles P. DuVal: "Marine Operating Problem of the Panama Canal and the Solution" (1944). Typed Letter Signed (photostat, 1 page) from Harry S Truman to Miles P. DuVal, complimenting DuVal's address to the Explorers' Club of New York about the Panama Canal. Reports: "Panama Canal Company: Proposal to Increase Tolls" (1973), "The Panama Canal: Today's Decision, Tomorrow's Security" by George Fox Mott (1977), "Who Controls Our Nation's Federal Policies and Why?" by Curtis B. Dall 91973), and "Panamanian Committee for Human Rights" (vols 1-3) (1976).