Subject: Cartography - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 0.5 linear feet (1 box, 0.5 linear feet)
Abstract:: Collection composed primarily of Alphonse Taride maps for regions of France circa 1920s and a few other vintage maps: Brentano's British Isles, Rand McNally's New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Canadian Maritime Provinces and Germany's Schwartzwald region. The maps reflect the era of the establishment of the automobile as a cultural symbol of freedom of the road and travel between the two World Wars.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 6 boxes and 9.1 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of an open collection of manuscript maps. Included is the eastern section of the Mason-Dixon Line drawn by Charles Dixon and Jeremiah Dixon in 1768.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:: A collection of old and new maps from historical events in the United States, Europe and several politically conflicted countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2.5 linear feet (1 record box, 1 flat box)
Abstract:: Four scrapbooks containing miscellaneous newspaper clippings, correspondence. Each volume individually indexed. The materials in the scrapbooks are not arranged chronologically throughout: Vol. 1 1891-1937; Vol 2 1919-1937; Vol. 3 1916-1937, Vol. 4 1889-1939. William C. Bowie's career in scientific research in the theory of isostasy and its application to dynamics and structural geology is reflected in these scrapbooks.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 675 boxes and 16 items
Abstract:: Consists of the personal library of French philosopher Jacques Derrida and members of his household.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

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