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The Thomas Hahn Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Collection
Thomas Hahn (1926- 2007) was a professional industrial archaeologist and college professor. He was considered one of the world's foremost experts on the C&O Canal. He was the field archaeologist on two major canal restoration projects: one in Havre de Grace, Md., the other in Alexandria, Va. Hahn founded national and international canal societies as a way of sharing information. This Collection contains materials related to Thomas Hahn's involvement in the C&O Canal Association, as well as other canals related to the C&O, and canals in general. Materials range in date from 1939 to 1993.
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