Books, 1947 - 1972.

Series

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

1947 - 1972.

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.

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Language of Materials

English

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Additional Description

General note

The following books which were originally housed in the Miles P. DuVal Papers have been transferrd to the rare book colleciton at Georgetown University Library.

- "Domville, Barry. "From Admiral to Cabin Boy" (London: Britons Publishing Society, 1947) - Transferred to Off-Campus Storage Medium Rare Special Collections.

- "Panama Canal: 50th Anniversary, 1914-1964, Story of a Great Conquest." - Transferred to Rare Books Collection.

- Speller, Jon P. "Panama Canal: Heart of America's Security." (New York: Robert Speller and Sons Publishers Inc., 1972). - Transferred to Rare Books Collection.

- Wilbur, William H. "Making of George Washington." (1970). Inscribed by the author to Miles P. DuVal. - Transferred to Off-Campus Storage Medium Rare Special Collecitons.