Printed Materials Regarding the Panama Canal., c. 1950 - c. 1989.

File — Box: 114

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

c. 1950 - c. 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

- Panama Canal Company Pilots Handbook 1967. - "Panamanian Committee for Human Rights." vols. 1-3 (9/1976, 11/1976, 12/1976). - Hagen, Virginia M. "Negotiation of New Panama Canal Treaties: Background and Pros and Cons." Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress. 11/23/1971. - Long, E. John. "What Can Be Done About the Panama Canal." "Ships and the Sea." Winter 1957. - "General Douglas MacArthur: 'Old Soldiers Never Die." Collector's Issue. Washington, DC: Guild Press, 1964. - Dunson, William A. "Sea Snakes Are Coming." "Natural History." 11/1971.