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William Crawford Gorgas sends Theodore Roosevelt his paper on the expense of sanitation on the Isthmus as a response to a newspaper correspondent’s accusations of the Sanitary Department’s undue extravagance. He hopes the work in Panama will help establish a pattern of sanitation in tropical countries, but concern over cost will hinder this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-12
Edward North Buxton discusses President Roosevelt’s upcoming safari in Africa. He notes that Roosevelt’s head measurement was not in the envelope and calls Roosevelt’s attention to a letter written by Captain Clive of the Foreign Office Intelligence Department. He offers suggestions for the prevention and treatment of tropical diseases, which he directs specifically at Kermit Roosevelt, and advice for planning the days of the trip. Finally, he confirms Roosevelt’s ammunition order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-15
Henry Riesenberg reports on the progress of the construction of the Panama Canal, which was taken up by the United States after the French failed to complete the project. While much criticism has been aimed at the project, work is steady and should be completed between 1915 and 1917. Riesenberg details the progress of construction, which far exceeds the previous French efforts, including information about waste removal, disease, sanitation, and lack of adequate housing in the Canal Zone.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-03
In honor of President Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari, C. Bryson Taylor writes about the sights, conditions, hazards, and necessary supplies of a hunting trip in safari. Taylor details the guides, provisions, ammunition, and medicines travelers will need when embarking into the “dark and brooding heart” of Africa. Taylor also weaves in two fictional stories about previous hunting parties, which demonstrate the harshness of the expeditions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-09
Compilation film revealing the story of Panama Canal construction, which Theodore Roosevelt considered one of his most valuable contributions to foreign affairs. This portion of the film details the need for building the canal, and the early attempts to do so, and includes many still images and maps, in addition to the film clips.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1927