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President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to tell him about his trip to Panama with Edith. He includes the history of the area, the Panama Canal work site, and the scenery.
1906-11-20
Harry Johnston enjoyed meeting President-elect Taft and his wife, Helen Herron Taft, during their Panama Canal inspection. Johnson is optimistic about Taft’s plan for a dam at Gatun, but advises that the city of Colón poses another significant threat to the Canal. He offers suggestions for improving Colón’s dated and unsafe infrastructure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-02
Andrew McC. Parker discusses the challenges associated with building a canal across the Isthmus.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-26
The Outlook reports that the Isthmian Canal Commission has voted to recommend to the United States Government that a sea-level canal be constructed. The article recounts the history of the project and outlines the engineering problems associated with sea-level and lock canals in the area.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-02
Photograph of a trestle bridge over the Chagres River, Panama, showing the construction of a dam that is part of the Panama Canal project. Five men sit in a canoe near the bridge, one of whom is possibly William L. Sibert, member of the Panama Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09
Navy report on the progress of the Panama Canal, including maps and photographs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1886