Lyman Johnson papers concerning the Panama Canal treaties
Collection
Identifier: MS0069
Scope and Contents
Primarily letters, statements, and printed documents by U.S. Senators as concerns ratification of the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977. Also includes American and Panamanian publications, which include texts of the 1903 and 1977 treaties.
Dates
- 1973 - 1978
- 1977 - 1978
Creator
- J. Murrey Atkins Library. University Archives (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical Note
The Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 were signed by President Jimmy Carter and Omar Torrijos of Panama on September 7, 1977 and ratified by the United States Senate on April 18, 1978. These treaties return ownership of the Canal to Panama on January 1, 2000. A 1903 treaty had permanently vested ownership to the Unied States.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Language
English
Overview
Material relating to the treaty terminating U.S. ownership of the Panama Canal. Contains letters, speeches, and position statements of U.S. Senators, including Jesse Helms and Robert Morgan of North Carolina. Also contains copies of the 1903 and 1977 treaties, U.S. government publications, pamphlets and articles by private interest groups, and Panamanian publications.
Arrangement
Divided into two series: Position Statements (1977-1978), Publications (1973-1978).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dr. Lyman Johnson, 1981; unknown origin, 1982.
Legal Status
Copyright not held by UNC Charlotte Library.
Creator
- J. Murrey Atkins Library. University Archives (Organization)
- Title
- Lyman Johnson papers concerning the Panama Canal treaties
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte Repository
Contact:
Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte 28223 United Stated
spec-coll@uncc.edu
Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte 28223 United Stated
spec-coll@uncc.edu