Collection R2013-3 - Maps

Identity area

Reference code

US IlHpHS R2013-3

Title

Maps

Date(s)

  • 1820-2000 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

31 Items [Cartographic material]

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Archival history

Unknown.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Please see archivist.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

This artificial collection created by the Society consists of 31 oversize, chiefly mounted, maps. Many of the mountings have maps on both sides. Maps are of Highland Park, Illinois. There are several maps of the state of Illinois. An inventory file entitled "Map Collection" contains images of several of the maps. An asterisk in the inventory indicates items in this collection.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

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Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Conditions governing reproduction

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

Language and script notes

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Maps range from good condition to fair/poor. Unsafe adhesives and other materials have been used for mounting, causing further damage.

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Notes area

Note

A DVD of a lecture given by Jobe Cerny, "Highland Park Historical Maps 2007" is available.

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Dates of creation revision deletion

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Archivist's note

Processed by Eve Mangurten.

Accession area

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Physical storage

  • Map-case: 1-31
  • Shelf: Untitled