Newell Rossman Collection, 1915 - 1974
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Rossman, Newell W., Jr., 1916-2003
- Abstract:
- Magazine and news articles, reports, and travel brochures pertaining to the Panama Canal and other Central American and Caribbean countries. Collection of Newell Rossman Jr., Syracuse University Vice Chancellor, who served as Chief of the Research and Service Bureau of the Panama Canal Zone.
- Extent:
- 3 boxes
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Magazine and news articles, reports, and travel brochures pertaining to the culture, geography, tourism industry, economy, history, and canal operations of Panama.
- Biographical / historical:
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Newell W. Rossman Jr. was Vice Chancellor at Syracuse University from 1975-1981. During WWII he was Chief of the Research & Service Bureau of the Panama Canal Zone and served in the Canal Zone from 1941-1945.
Indexed terms
- Places:
- Panama Canal (Panama)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Collection is open for research use.
- Terms of access:
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The museum is providing access to these materials for personal, educational, and research purposes only. Prior permission from the Erie Canal Museum is required for any other use.
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