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 5: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association records

Folder 1: Historical data, 1948
Folder 2: Newspaper clippings, 1948
Folder 3: Historical data, 1949
Folder 4: Newspaper clippings, 1949
Folder 5: Historical data, 1950
Folder 6: Intracoastal Canal Association Convention, 1950
Folder 7: Newspaper clippings, 1950
Folder 8: Historical data, 1951
Folder 9: Newspaper clippings, 1951
Folder 10: Historical data, 1952
Folder 11: Newspaper clippings, 1952
Folder 12: Harlingen dedication, 1952
Folder 13: Historical data, 1953
Folder 14: Newspaper clippings, 1953
Folder 15: Membership letters, 1954
Folder 16: Newspaper clippings, 1954
Folder 17: Historical data, 1955
Folder 18: Newspaper clippings, 1955
Folder 19: Historical data, 1956
Folder 20: Newspaper clippings, 1956
Folder 21: Newspaper clippings, 1956

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