United States. Nicaragua Canal Commission (1897-1899) Search this
Extent:
.15 Cubic feet (1 box )
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Place:
Nicaragua.
Date:
1890s
Summary:
Collection documents the construction of the Nicaragua Canal.
Content Description:
Collection consists of photographs, printed reports, and publications, documenting the construction of the Nicaragua Canal. Images depict men, the river, wilderness scenes, and housing.
Arrangement:
Collection is arranged chronologically.
Provenance:
Immediate source of acquisition unknown.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
