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E. G. Squier papers

Description: The collection consists of manuscripts, letters, documents, maps, 35 notebooks and field books related to Ephraim G. Squier's unrealized project for the Honduras Interoceanic Railway. There is material related to explorations and surveys with reference to the practicality of a ship canal in the area, as well as maps of both Central and South America.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1852-1858
Call number: mssSQ
Creator: Squier, E. G (1821-1888)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from American Art Association, January 1924.
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