Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records, 1875-1985 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Jazmin Smith

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Collection Overview

Title: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records, 1875-1985

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 663

Primary Creator: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association.

Extent: 11.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The bulk of the collection is arranged chronologically (Boxes 1-7). Additional material, including maps, photographs, clippings, convention material, and scrapbooks, are arranged first by medium and then chronologically. The collection consists of 11 boxes, and 5 volumes. It is 13.5 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 09/15/1982

Subjects: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association., Intracoastal Canal Association of Louisiana and Texas., Intracoastal waterways -- Louisiana., Louisiana -- History -- 19th century., Louisiana -- History -- 20th century., New Orleans (La.) -- Commerce., Shipping -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.

Forms of Material: Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Pamphlets., Photographs., Scrapbooks.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection is made up of the organizational records of the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association, which include correspondence, minute books, business records, brochures, pamphlets, photographs, membership letters, clippings, maps, photographs, convention material, and scrapbooks. The Association was organized in 1905 to promote the idea of a single channel that would connect all major Gulf coast ports. This idea materialized forty-four years later, with the formal completion of the Waterway in June, 1949. A significant engineering achievement, the Waterway's creation was made possible by the cooperative efforts of communities, legislators and government agencies. The Intracoastal Waterway is a 3,000-mile waterway along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.

Biographical Note

The Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association was organized in 1905 to promote the idea of a single channel that would connect all major Gulf coast ports. The Association was organized to provide a link between Gulf Coast businesses and deepwater ports; name variations include Intracoastal Canal Association of Louisiana and Texas. This idea materialized forty-four years later, with the formal completion of the Waterway in June, 1949. A significant engineering achievement, the Waterway's creation was made possible by the cooperative efforts of communities, legislators and government agencies. The Intracoastal Waterway is a 3,000-mile (4,800-km) waterway along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. Some lengths consist of natural inlets, salt-water rivers, bays, and sounds; others are artificial canals. It provides a navigable route along its length without many of the hazards of travel on the open sea.

Subject/Index Terms

Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association.
Intracoastal Canal Association of Louisiana and Texas.
Intracoastal waterways -- Louisiana.
Louisiana -- History -- 19th century.
Louisiana -- History -- 20th century.
New Orleans (La.) -- Commerce.
Shipping -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 13.5 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records, Manuscripts Collection 663, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid Revision History: Revised by LAC Group 4/8/11.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 299052750

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records],
[Box 2: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records],
[Box 3: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records],
[Box 4: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records],
[Box 5: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records],
[Box 6: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records],
[Box 7: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records],
[Box 8: Maps, photographs and clippings],
[Box 9: Conventions, 1923-1974],
[Box 10: Conventions, 1975-1985],
[Box 11: Scrapbook, printed materials, historical],
[Volume 1: Scrapbook, 1906],
[Volume 2: Scrapbook, 1905-1927],
[Volume 3: Scrapbook, 1926-1930],
[Volume 4: Scrapbook, 1930-1934],
[Volume 5: Scrapbook, 1934-1937],
[All]

Box 3: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records

Folder 1: Brochures and pamphlets, 1934
Folder 2: Historical data, 1934
Folder 3: Newspaper clippings, 1934
Folder 4: Historical data, 1935
Folder 5: Membership letters, 1935
Folder 6: Newspaper clippings, 1935
Folder 7: Historical data, 1936
Folder 8: Membership letters, 1936
Folder 9: Newspaper clippings, 1936
Folder 10: Brochures and pamphlets, 1937
Folder 11: Historical data, 1937
Folder 12: Newspaper clippings, 1937
Folder 13: Historical data, 1938
Folder 14: Newspaper clippings, 1938
Folder 15: Brochures and pamphlets, 1939
Folder 16: Historical data, 1939
Folder 17: Newspaper clippings, 1939
Folder 18: Brochures and pamphlets, 1940
Folder 19: Historical data, 1940
Folder 20: Newspaper clippings, 1940
Folder 21: Historical data, 1941
Folder 22: Newspaper clippings, 1941
Folder 23: Brochures and pamphlets, 1941

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