The new canal-digging machine patent applied for
Subject(s): Canals, Interoceanic--Design and construction, Democratic donkey (Symbolic character), Engineers, Gorman, Arthur P. (Arthur Pue), 1839-1906, Machinery, Panama, Patents, Republican elephant (Symbolic character), Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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A Republican elephant and Democratic donkey use a “Panama” machine as President Roosevelt—”engineer”—looks on. Arthur P. Gorman watches from afar.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-24
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The new canal-digging machine patent applied for. [February 24, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302424. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Mahony, Felix, 1867-1939. The new canal-digging machine patent applied for. [24 Feb. 1904]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 19, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302424.
APA:
Mahony, Felix, 1867-1939., [1904, February 24]. The new canal-digging machine patent applied for.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302424.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 19, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
