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James C. Luitweiler Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1992-0048

Scope and Content

The collection includes correspondence to and from Luitweiler, typescripts and reports concerning the activities of the Legation in South America and National City Bank of New York, materials concerning the retention of the Panama Canal and a collection of personal photographs taken during his travels in Mexico and Central and South America, chiefly before 1920.

Dates

  • undated, 1903-1982

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

James Luitweiler (1890-1982) was born and raised in York, Pennsylvania and the Yucatan peninsula (Mexico, 1906-1911). An international lawyer and businessman, Luitweiler served as Secretary to the American Land Commission Canal Zone in 1913. He received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1915 and served with the American Legation to Buenos Aires and Santiago from 1915 until 1917. Subsequent to these activities he returned to New York and established himself in the field of international finance.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

James Luitweiler (1890-1982) was born and raised in York, Pennsylvania and the Yucatan peninsula (Mexico, 1906-1911). An international lawyer and businessman, Luitweiler served as Secretary to the American Land Commission Canal Zone in 1913.

Arrangement

Series I: Correspondence (1906-1981) has been subdivided into two subseries: Personal and Political.

Series II: Writings (undated, 1909-1980) includes essays and written works, published and unpublished.

Series III: Subject Files (1903-1982) includes and alphabetical file of information, primarily concerning Panama.

Series IV: Photographs (1908-1978) includes photos taken by Luitweiler.

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased in 1992.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to Latin America. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Title
James C. Luitweiler Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2001 May
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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