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Maps (documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Use the singular form Map for Digital Object title

Found in 506 Collections and/or Records:

Carte des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique, Suivant de Traite de Paix de 1783 (reproduction).

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0018
Abstract

Map encompasses the eastern half of the United States, focusing on the national boundaries set in the 1783 Treaty of Paris. Map containst an engraving of a large-masted ship, with a seal of the United States affixed to the foremast. Additional details include Bermuda, an inset of southern Florida, and a listing of individual states and their capitals. Reproduction includes a booklet by Lester J. Cappon, explaining the context of the map and the reproduction process.

Dates: 1784

Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique du District de Columbie

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0426
Abstract

Map shows the District of Columbia, with explanatory text.

Dates: ca. 1825

Christiansburg Quadrangle

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0798

City of Washington

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0427
Abstract

Map shows the city of Washington, D.C., color-coded into sections, with references and the plan of the principal floor of the Capitol.

Dates: 1850

City of Williamsburg, Virginia (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0165
Abstract

Map shows layout of and buildings of interest in colonial Williamsburg. Reproduction created 1974.

Dates: 18th century

Clifford-Wysor Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-008
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of a two boxes pocket/folded maps and travel guides from about 1852-1955. In addition, there are severa folders of personal papers from the Clifford and Wysor families, some of whom are likely responsible for collecting the maps and guides. The personal papers date from 1951-1958.

Dates: 1852 - 1958

College and Surrounding Property, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Showing College, Smithfield, and Whitethorne,

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0094
Abstract

Collection consists of four blueprints that show the same geographic region. Full title reads, "College and Surrounding Property, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg Virginia, showing college, Smithfield, and Whitemore." Maps contain some hand-written notes.

Dates: 1935