Walter A. Dryja Panama Canal Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-1051
Scope and Content
The collection contains photographs pertaining to the Panama Canal, primarily its construction and maintenance. Photos show men at work, ships in the canal, scenes and villages, native people, technical features, and work being done on the Gatun, Miraflores, and Pedro Miguel locks.
Dates
- 1888-1971
- Majority of material found within 1930-1960
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Biography
Walter Dryja graduated from Ohio State University in 1941. He served with the U. S. Army from 1941-1946 in Panama and the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. Dryja was employed with General Electric as Product Engineer in 1946. In 1947, he began employment with the Panama Canal Zone Company as a Mechanical Engineer in the Locks Division. A series of promotions led to his becoming Assistant Marine Director in 1966, with responsibility for management and direction of engineering projects relating to modernization of its operating systems.
Extent
222 items (1 box) : 222 photographs
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Photographs pertaining to the Panama Canal, primarily its construction and maintenance.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Separated Material
Photographs are separated from the Walter A. Dryja Panama Canal Paper.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Walter A. Dryja Panama Canal Photograph Collection, 1888-1971
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- B. Silbergleit
- Date
- © 2020
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu