Dr. William Gorgas, Chief Sanitation Officer Of The Panama Canal (1900s Original Black & White Film)

Step into history with this captivating black and white film, offering a glimpse into the life of Dr. William Crawford Gorgas, chief sanitation officer of the Panama Canal from 1904 to 1913. The film opens with approximately 2 feet of views showing Dr. Gorgas standing in front of a building, though the location remains undetermined. Following this, the film captures Dr. Gorgas and an unidentified companion riding aboard a Panama Canal Company train. Silhouetted against the passing scenery of the Canal Zone, Dr. Gorgas points out various points of interest along the way. As the train progresses, viewers are treated to glimpses of the canal, countryside, and buildings, likely on Front Street in Colon, including a YMCA club. The film concludes with a scene of people crossing tracks after the train has passed, offering a unique perspective on this historic era.

Source :
Roosevelt Memorial Association, F. O., Apollo Pictures, F. O. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1904) Dr. William Gorgas. [Between 1904 and 1913] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000276/