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Cartography

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the general science of mapmaking, including map projection and the mapping of large areas. Works on the mapping of small areas and the drawing of maps in elementary schools are entered under Map drawing.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Barbie du Bocage Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1257
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of various correspondence, contract drafts, notes, sketches, an engraving, map, and materials related to Victor Amedee Barbie du Bocage's publications.

Dates: 1800-1847

Clinton McClure Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1114
Scope and Contents

This collection includes a surveying transit owned by Clinton McClure, made by Gurley Engineering Instruments. McClure used this instrument extensively to locate landlines on the forest properties he managed and purchased. It also includes two timber maps created by McClure of southern Sumter and northern Choctaw counties in Alabama. One of these maps shows the location of McClure's timberland property, with individual trees marked.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930s to 1950s