Printed Materials Regarding Panama Canal., 1938 - 1981.

File — Box: 108

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

1938 - 1981.

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

- Jacobs, Walter Darnell. "Panama Canal: Its Role in Hemispheric Security." American Emergency Committee on the Panama Canal. 3/1968 (2 copies). - Busey, James L. "Political Aspects of the Panama Canal: The Problem of Location." Comparative Government Studies. Institute of Government Research. 1974. - "Measurement of Vessels for the Panama Canal." 1938 edition. Including Rates of Toll and Proclamations and executive Orders Pertaining Thereto. - Kamp, Joseph P. "Giving Away Our Canal Is Treachery and Treason!" "American Mercury." c. 1970s. - U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office. Status Report. Hydrography, Oceanography, Navigation, 1961. - "Panama Canal Problem: A Memorandum to the Members of Congress." 1954 (3 copies). - Eden, Edwin W., Jr. "Interoceanic Canal Navigation Criteria." "Journal of the Waterways, Harbors, and Costal Engineering Division; Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers." 2/1972. - "Stanford Books: A Complete Catalogue." 4/1/1952. - "Rules and Regulations Governing Navigation of the Panama Canal and Adjacent Waters with Amendments Through December 31, 1946." Mount Hope, Canal Zone: Panama Canal Press, 1947. - Varney, Harold Lord. "Panama, S.O.S. Mr. Nixon Is Sinking in the Canal." "American Opinion." 11/1969. - Little, H.H. "Let Us Build the Best Canal at Panama." "Journal of the American Society of Naval Engineers." vol. 58 no. 4, 11/1946. - Articles: "To Build a Bigger Ditch" and "Canals and Channels: A Look Ahead." United States Naval Institute Proceedings." 1/1968. - Varney, Harold Lord. "Help! Save the Canal." "American Opinion." 3/1965. - St. John, Jeffrey. "Panama Canal and Soviet Imperialism: War for the World Waterways." Heritage Foundation, 1978. - Riggs, Arthur Stanley. "Panama Canal: Operations or Engineering?" "United States Naval Institute Proceedings." vol. 73 no. 538, 12/1947. - Riggs, Arthur Stanley. "Panama Futility." "Catholic World." 1/1947 (2 copies). - Articles: Duncan, R.D. "Proposed: A Kra Canal." And "Prognosis for the Panama Canal." "United States Naval Institute Proceedings." 6/1964. - "Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission." c. 1964 (2 copies). - "Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission." 5th Annual Report, 7/31/1969. - "Panama Canal Review." Fall 1974. - Buechner, M. Northrup. "Why We Must Keep the Canal." "Washington Report." 12/1977. - Stratton, James H. "Sea-Level Canal: How and Where." "Foreign Affairs." vol. 43 no. 3, 4/1965. - "Panama Canal Review." 10/1/1980. - "Panama Canal Review." 10/1/1981.