Everett C. Brown Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS Group 112

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This assortment of 105 letters comprises approximately 500 pages and spans 1919-1921. Everett C. Brown, an engineer and surveyor, wrote the letters while working for the United Fruit Company, primarily in Cuba. Correspondence is directed mainly to his wife with some of her responses included in the collection. Letters sent from company ships at sea as well as from work sites in Panama and Costa Rica round out the narratives on his work and surroundings. Sugar cane production and harvest is a major focus. The letters are grouped by country of origin. A miscellaneous file includes items of individual interest sorted in varying details.

Dates

Creation: 1919-1921

Creator

Brown, Everett C. (Person)

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Everett C. Brown was an engineer and surveyor who worked for the United Fruit Company, primarily in Cuba and Costa Rica.

Extent

0.4 Linear feet (1 box (105 items))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Letters written by Everett C. Brown, an engineer and surveyor, while working for the United Fruit Company in Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama and other locations.