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An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements

One map entitled An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements, dated 1770. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes...

GLC09862.02

A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities

One map entitled A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities, dated 1810. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes many coastal cities, as well as...

GLC09862.03

A Map of Africa Shewing the supposed settlements of Ham

One map entitled A Map of Africa Shewing the supposed settlements of Ham, dated 1823. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map outlines area of Africa...

GLC09862.04

A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon

One map entitled A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon dated 1750. Features detailed map of the Faleme and Sanaga rivers and the cities and countries that the river...

GLC09862.06

Charte de L'Afrique

One map entitled A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon dated 1750. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of...

GLC09862.07

to John W. Jordan

One letter addressed to John W. Jordan from Boies Penrose dated Philadelphia, October 20, 1900. Pertains maps belonging to his family.

GLC09836.26

Guide-Book to the Soviet Union

One book entitled, "Guide-Book to the Soviet Union" dated 1928 compiled by A. Rado. Contains maps of Russian (then Soviet Union) cities such as Moscow, Leningrad and the rest of the region.

GLC09640.344

New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled "New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity" dated 1863. Depicts a map of New Orleans. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by J. Wells.

GLC08878.0024

Gettysburg and Vicinity: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South

One map entitled "Gettysburg and Vicinity: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South" dated 1864. Depicts a topographical map of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. Caption notes, "from an actual survey by an engineer...

GLC08878.0125

Chattanooga and its Defences: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South

One engraving entitled "Chattanooga and its Defences: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South" dated 1865. Depicts a topographical map of the ground on which the battles Chickamauga (September 18-20,1863) and Ringgold (November...

GLC08878.0126

Port Hudson and its Defences: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South

One engraving entitled "Port Hudson and its Defences; Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South" dated 1863. Depicts a topographical map of Port Hudson and its vicinity during the Battle of Port Hudson May 22-July 9, 1863....

GLC08878.0127

Richmond, VA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled "Richmond, VA. and its Vicinity" dated 1863. Map of Richmond, Virginia and vicinity. A map key notes significant locations. On the back of the engraving there are pictures of Wilmer McLean's house and President Lincoln with his...

GLC08878.0159

Fortress Monroe, VA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled, "Fortress Monroe, VA and its Vicinity" circa 1861-1877. A map of Fortress Monroe and vicinity. A map key notes significant locations. Engraved by R. Hinshelwood after an original painting by J. Wells.

GLC08878.0160

The New York Herald [No. 9295 (February 22, 1862)]

One issue of The New York Herald newspaper dated February 22, 1862. Contains news on Civil War battles and current events. Of particular interest is a map of Fort Donelson and the areas surrounding. There are also mentions of the anniversary of...

GLC09770

Origins and Purpose: A Handbook on the British Commonwealth and Empire

One handbook entitled, "Origins and Purpose: A Handbook on the British Commonwealth and Empire," edited by Vincent Harlow dated 1944. Outlines the extent of the British Empire exemplified through condominiums, mandated territories, states, colonies...

GLC09640.322

Collection of Liberty Loan Committee bond posters [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of posters printed by Liberty Loan Committee and released during World War I. Consists of five posters promoting bonds to support soldiers fighting in Europe. Featured in the collection is a poster related to a refugee crisis where 400,000...

GLC09808

[Collection belonging to Jordan family, n.d., 1780-1909][Decimalized .01-.28]

Collection of 28 items belonging to Jordan family dated 1780-1909. Consists of various financial documents, personal correspondence and military discharge papers.

GLC09836

[Press Background Maps and Release] [Decimalized .01-.03]

Two maps and a press release explaing the maps, by David L. Bowen, released by Associated Press, not dated. One map is an engraving, the other is a photograph.

GLC09677.69

Background Map

One engraving of a map released by Associated Press, not dated. The map shows the approximated major industrial areas of the Soviet Union. It also shows the proposed railroads and those under construction, Soviet Union, China, Korea, The Mongolia...

GLC09677.69.01

Background Map

One photograph of a map released by Associated Press, not dated. The map shows the approximated major industrial areas of the Soviet Union. It also shows the proposed railroads and those under construction, Soviet Union, China, Korea, The Mongolia...

GLC09677.69.02

Soviet Union's Rail Network Called Her "Achilles' Heel"

One document by David L. Bowen and released by Associated Press, not dated. The document explains the background maps of Soviet Union railroads. The release explains the traditional problem of the weak transportation network of the Soviet Union. It...

GLC09677.69.03

[Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

[Collection of items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies, 1929-2009][Decimalized .01-.13]

Collection of 13 items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies dated 1929-2009. Consists of programs and invitations to inauguration ceremonies. Presidential inaugurations included in the collection are those of Presidents Herbert Hoover...

GLC09705

Proportion of Foreign Born to Total Population of the United States at the Twelfth Census 1900.

One map containing the results of the of the twelfth census of the foreign immigrant population in the United States printed in 1900. Results were compiled by geographer Henry Gannett. Map shows that the largest foreign populations were in the...

GLC09668

The Growth and Development of America in Maps [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of maps dated 1957-1959 printed by the Chicago Paper Company and Linweave Quality Papers. The maps demonstrate the types and quality of Linweave Quality Papers. They illustrate the growth and development of the United States in map from...

GLC09861