Business and Economy
Barwil Panama, Boyd Steamship Corporation, C.B. Fenton & Company, Panama Ports Company (PPC), The Rozo Group
Education
Balboa Academy, Balboa and Cristobal High School Class of '6, Paraiso High School Class of 1963
Society and Culture
Acquisition of the Panama Canal, Bruce Ruiz, Canal Zone - Cyber Zone, Canal Zone Memories, Cocoli Kid, Convention for the Construction of a Ship Canal (H, Crossing the Isthmus of Panama before the Canal, Crossroads Bible Church, Dave Furlong, Kobbe Kid Album
14th Infantry at Ft. Davis
Photos, contemporary news articles, and recollections, focusing on the 1920's and 30's.
American Forts
Brief description of all US forts since 1911, including location, armament, and disposition.
ARI ( Interoceanic Region Authority)
Agency which promotes economic development in the former Canal Zone. Describes investment incentives, existing structures, and ARI organization, with an overview of business and demographics of the country. [English/Spanish]
Canal Zone Study Group
Organized for the study of stamps and postal history of the Canal Zone and the Isthmus of Panama. Provides officer contact information, list of publications, and monthly feature items.
CNN In-Depth Specials - Panama Canal Handover
Photos, historical perspective, and discussion on political and military issues of US transfer of control to Panama.
Davis Suites
Provides photos and descriptions of two-room suites, information on area history, and map. [English/Spanish/German/French/Italian]
Fort Clayton
Brief history of formerly US facility, located near the Pacific opening of the Canal, with details of US Army Tropic Test Site programs.
Fort Kobbe
Brief history of formerly US facility, formerly Fort Bruja, located on the west bank of the canal near the Pacific entrance and next to Howard AFB.
Fort Sherman
Brief history and description of former US Army facility located on the Atlantic side of the country, on the west bank of the Canal across from Cristobal/Colon.
Howard Air Force Base
Brief history of formerly US facility, located near the Pacific opening of the Canal.
In Retrospect
History of the canal and the US military presence, details of the handover to Panama, and reflections on ongoing US policy in the region.
Jungle Operations Training Center
History of former US training center at Fort Sherman, including units and course notes, with general information on jungle warfare and emergency operations.
Latino Studies Resources
Articles and links to sites with photos and discussion of the canal, from its construction to the present.
Panama Canal and Ecology
Article discussing the history and impact of decreasing fresh water flows to the areas rainforests.
Panama Canal Treaty of 1977
Also known as the Carter-Torrijos Treaty, this agreement removed US military bases from the country, and relinguished US control over the canal, while guaranteeing its neutrality. Complete text.
The Panama Canal
Information on construction, operations, and administration. Features live camera. [English/Spanish, requires Flash]
The Theatre Guild of Ancon
English-language community theater. Includes membership information, current season, and historical articles.
U.S.-Panama Policy: Canal, Bases, and Dollars
Discusses anticipated issues of the US withdrawal, and offers policy recomendations.