Field Research Project: The significance of the printing press in the history of Panama City
The Significance of the Printing Press in the History of Panama City Emily Kirkland Spring 2026 A freshly made print from the Panama City Publishing Company Museum. Project Goals and Background Research What were the major effects of the printing press in building the economy, and the significance of St. Andrews and Panama City as shown by the Panama City Publishing Company Museum? I was unfamiliar with the rich history that Panama City holds and wanted to learn more about how our city became what it is today. The printing press, in particular, was one of the first forms of technology that aided in the spread of mass communication. Distributing and preserving forms of physical media is also important to our understanding of humans of the past, as it comes directly from the source. In the article, "The Art of Printed Words: An Auto-Enthography" by Alexander Ginsberg, Ginsberg is completing an assignment for their studio art honors thesis. Their plan was to u...