Estus H. Magoon Collection, 1925-1954.

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Estus H. Magoon Collection, 1925-1954.

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The collection contains reports and photographs of Estus H. Magoon. In this collection are included notes on drainage engineering projects in Cuba, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, etc. It also includes over 1800 photographs of Latin American and Caribbean subjects. Most of the photographs are of a technical nature showing construction sites and processes, but many views showing living conditions are included as well. The bulk of the photographs are from Cuba, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia and Jamaica. Part of this collection was received as a gift in 1984. Photographs were purchased in 1989.

9 boxes (3.5 linear ft.)

University of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7129947

University of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library

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Rockefeller Foundation. International Health Division

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Magoon, Estus H.

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Estus. H. Magoon was a civil engineer who worked for the Rockefeller Foundation as part of the International Health Division. He designed and built sewer systems, water supply plants, and other sanitation and plumbing projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Mr. Magoon kept detailed reports and statements of his projects between 1925 and 1954. Furthermore, he kept diaries for the Rockefeller Foundation between 1935 and 1951. The diaries contain specific descriptions of the projects and count...