The Thomas Hahn Chesapeake and Ohio Canal collection, circa 1939-1993.

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The Thomas Hahn Chesapeake and Ohio Canal collection, circa 1939-1993.

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Materials re Hahn's interest in the C & O Canal Association and the Canal and canals in general. Largest part of collection consists of photographic negatives, slides, and prints showing the C & O Canal, chiefly relating to illustrations in his publications. Also includes some interviews and correspondence about the Canal, maps, reference material, and clippings.

10 linear feet (31 boxes).

George Washington University

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Association

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The 184-mile Chesapeake and Ohio Canal operated 1850-1925 and is now operated as a national historic park by the National Park Service. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas used his influence to prevent the destruction of the canal. The Association's mission is to protect, preserve, and promote the assets of the national park, and it has a range of programs and activities to encourage the use of the park. From the description of Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Association records, [1...

Hahn, Thomas F.

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Thomas Hahn (1926- 2007) was a professional industrial archaeologist, a college professor and a bona fide Indian medicine man. He was born in November 1926, in Topeka, Kansas. After retiring from the Navy following a 28 year career, Hahn earned several degrees including a Masters degree in History and a PhD in Industrial Archeology. He spoke five language and was closely connected with his Native American heritage and at one point in his life served as Chief of the Kansas Delawares Nation. Hahn ...