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Moody (Richard H.) diary and photographs
M2127
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Richard H. Moody diary and photographs
source:
Van Saun, Matthew
creator:
Moody, Richard H.
Identifier/Call Number: M2127
Physical Description:
0.5 Linear Feet
1 msb
Date (inclusive): c. 1901-1911
Physical Description: Glass plate negative is cracked
Materials consist of a diary written by Richard H. Moody between 1901-1902 and revised in 1903, as well as photographs (both
prints and negatives). The diary contains 200 sheets; major highlights include transporting gold bullion down river, descriptions
of natives, politics, a mining accident, the daily life in a remote mining camp at this the extreme location, a cholera outbreak,
and mentions of several crew members losing their sanity. He also describes Colombian child soldiers, rebel attacks on government
troops, and more.
41 photographs were on nitrate negatives, some with prints. All of these have a digital copy.
Richard H. Moody worked as a engineer at the Darian Gold Mine in Cana, Darien Province, Panama, near the border with Colombia.
The mine was operated by the Darien Gold Mining Company and stayed in operation until 1927, producing about 4 tons of gold.
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
This material is believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase; 2015. Accession MSS 2016-111.
[identification of item], Richard H. Moody diary and photographs (M2127). Department of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Van Saun, Matthew
Moody, Richard H.