Mixed Media, 1970 - 1987.

Series — Box: 120

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

1970 - 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

The mixed media series is comprised of just Box 120. - Audio Cassette: Dr. Lewis A. Tambs: Developing Crisis in the Caribbean, Cosmos Club, Washington, DC , 4/21/1980. - Audio Cassette: H. Pitt's Remarks about Hall of Fame Radio Talk Program, 10/11/1982. - Audio Cassette: James G. Schneider Interview about V-12 Program, 8/9/1987. - Audio Cassette: Henry Boggan - G. Russell Evans, Radio Station WBL Charlotte 9:30 p.m., 9/1/1987. - Audio Cassette: G. Russell Evans, Background Panama Canal Treaties, on Board the Royal Viking Sky, 12/27/1987. - Audio Reel-to-Reel Tape: Daniel Flood's Panama Canal Statement Recorded on Radio on 11/18/1970. - Audio Reel-to-Reel Tape: Miles P. DuVal: "Maurice Thatcher: Dedicated Universal Man," Cosmos Club, Washington, DC 8/15/1970, with Introduction by Edwin J.B. Lewis. - VHS Tape: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.