Pocket Travel Map Collection

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-220

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Pocket Travel Map Collection, consists of 22 maps dating from 1835 to 1916. The travel maps resemble a small book with hard covers containing a folded map so the traveler could easily fit the map inside their pocket. Often times included with the maps were indexes and historical information about the area. The maps have been stored in their original folded state therefore are extremely fragile. The researchers should be extremely careful when handling the maps.

Dates

created: 1835-1916
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1978

Conditions Governing Access

NO PHOTOCOPIES OR REPRODUCTIONS OF ANY KIND WILL BE MADE FROM THESE MAPS. There are no other restrictions on access to the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The Pocket Travel Map Collection, arranged chronologically, consists of 22 maps dating from 1835 to 1916.

Source of Acquisition

Richard J. Nelson

Method of Acquisition

Richard J. Nelson, former president of Northern Illinois University donated the Pocket Travel Map Collection to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center in 1978.

Related Materials

For further information regarding maps in the Regional History Center the researchers should consult RC 200, the Oversize Collection and the atlases and platbooks located in the oversize map cabinet in the reading room.

Other Descriptive Information

The maps have been stored in their original folded state therefore are extremely fragile. The researchers should be extremely careful when handling the maps. NO PHOTOCOPIES OR REPRODUCTIONS OF ANY KIND WILL BE MADE FROM THESE MAPS.