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Chorrera
We don’t have much information on this object. Please help us add more!
When do you think this photograph might have been taken?
Have you been to Chorrera?
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Mosquito Control
There is not much information in this photo’s record. Please help us add more!
As there is no description in the record– is there anything you think we should know about this image?
When you lived in the Canal Zone, what methods did you use to ward off mosquitoes?
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Fish Fry
We know this event took place at Ancon M.E.D. Yard in honor of Col. Selee and Col. Ker on August 13, 1948, as stated on the caption.
What can you tell us about Col. Selee and Col. Ker?
Can you identify any of the men in this photograph?
Please share with us in the comments section below!
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Panama City
This postcard features a photo of what Panama City used to look like!
Do you remember Panama City like this or know what year it may have been taken?
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Survey Reminder
The 2015 Panama Canal Survey closes soon! If you have already taken the survey (online or at the Panama Canal Society Reunion), thank you!
If you haven’t completed it yet, you are invited to share your thoughts about preserving Panama Canal history and heritage.
The survey closes on July 31, 2015. It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
The survey is a joint venture of the Panama Canal Society, Panama Canal Museum Collection at the University of Florida, and Friends of the Panama Canal Museum Collection. Your feedback is important to us and will provide valuable information to our organizations as we move forward.
We welcome input from anyone with an interest in Panama Canal history and encourage you to forward this link to family and friends.
Thank you!
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Hat Weavers
This postcard showcases two women weaving the hats.
Have you seen this process in person? What can you tell us about it?
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Redeemer Lutheran Church and Service Center
The back of this postcard stated that the Redeemer Lutheran Church and Service Center was dedicated in November 1948.
Did you attend this church? What could you tell us about it?
Was the California mission style a popular architectural style in the Canal Zone?
Please share with us in the comments section below!
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Governor Potter at the Carnival
We know this photograph was taken at the 1959 Balboa Carnival.
Do you recognize anyone in the background of this photograph?
What are your memories of carnival in Balboa?
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Panama Canal Society Survey
Have you taken the Panama Canal Society Survey?
We invite you to follow the link and take 10 minutes to complete this short survey, which will help us understand how academic libraries and private museums can work together to support the preservation and ongoing education and celebration of Panama Canal heritage.
For detailed information about how your answers will be compiled and shared with the PCS, PCMC, and PCMC Friends, click here.
Thank you very much for your time and participation!
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The Golden Altar in San Jose Church
This postcard depicts the golden altar at the San Jose Church. This postcard does have a message on the back of it!
Have you attended the San Jose Church? Is this postcard an accurate depiction of the altar?
Does anyone recognize “Mr. Brougher”?
Please share with us in the comments section below!
