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The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection has over 13,600 maps online. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America maps and other cartographic materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa are also represented. Collection categories include antique atlas, globe, school geography, maritime chart, state, county, city, pocket, wall, childrens and manuscript maps. The collection can be used to study history, genealogy and family history. (description from site)

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Humanities / History

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Material Type:: Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:: November 21, 2006
Date Modified in MERLOT:: August 30, 2017
Submitter:: Travis Dolence
Primary Audience:: Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Grade School

Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:: Certain portions of the site require flash or a downloaded java client.
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: no
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Accessibility Information Available:: Unknown
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