Leonard Z. Lawrence Papers
Scope and Contents
The Leonard Z. Lawrence Papers contain items related to the construction of the Panama Canal. Included is a lengthy report written by Leonard Z. Lawrence, dated December 1911 to January 1912, regarding issues relating to the dynamite used in construction of the canal, along with photographs of discussed areas and topics. Two letters to Leonard Z. Lawrence from the E.I. DuPont de Nemours Powder Company, dated 1912, are also included. Also contained in this collection is a menu and list of attendees from the reunion of former employees of the Laflin & Rand Powder Company, which took place on March 24, 1924 in Wilmington, Delaware, along with two newspaper articles about the event. The final item in this collection is "Souvenirs of the Panama Canal," an undated published book containing a description and many photographs of the construction of the Panama Canal.
Dates
- Creation: 1911 - 1924
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1911 - 1912
Creator
- Lawrence, Leonard Z. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.
Extent
0.25 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Metadata Rights Declarations
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired on July 18, 1996.
Geographic
- Title
- Leonard Z. Lawrence Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2025-06: Edited for DACS compliance by John Zarrillo.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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