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maps (documents)

 Subject

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to graphic or photogrammetric representations of the Earth's surface or a part of it, including physical features and political boundaries, where each point corresponds to a geographical or celestial position according to a definite scale or projection. The term may also refer to similar depictions of other planets, suns, other heavenly bodies, or areas of the heavens. Maps are typically depicted on a flat medium, such as on paper, a wall, or a computer screen. For similar depictions on a sphere, see "globes (cartographic spheres)."

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

"A Reference and Statistical Map of Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio", 1851, undated

 Item
Scope and Contents

"A Reference and Statistical Map of Oberlin, Lorain Co.," 1851, Plain Dealer Book and Job Print, Cleveland, Ohio. Contains names and addresses of families, a directory of businesses and city government, a list of faculty members, and "statistics" about the College. 18"x23". 3 maps.

Dates: 1851, undated
Found in: Oberlin College Archives / Map Collection / Oversize Maps / Oberlin Map

Albert H. Lybyer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 30-314
Scope and Contents

This collection consists entirely of copies of King-Crane Commission material held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The 85 originals date from 1919.

These copies of King-Crane Commission material are for reference use only. The originals are held by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Dates: 1919 - 1933; Other: Date acquired: 1998 June 15
Found in: Oberlin College Archives

Alice Hester Simpson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 30-240
Scope and Contents The papers of Alice Hester Simpson detail her life, personal and professional, and her relationships with several members of her family. The correspondence of David and Clara Simpson gives additional insight for the lives of Alice Simpson’s parents. Her family correspondence and activity in finalizing the affairs or receiving posthumous gifts of several family members describes her involvement with her family. Of special notice are the numerous letters to and from Alice Simpson’s great aunt...
Dates: 1887 - 1993
Found in: Oberlin College Archives

Atlas from the 1857 Map of Lorain County from Surveys by John Geil, 1992

 Item — Box 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Maps related to Oberlin and Oberlin College ranging in date from ca. 1822 through 2014. Maps show the College campus, the Western Reserve lands, Oberlin city wards, and other locations in Lorain County. Several maps in this collection are copies of originals in other collections or locations, as noted on the inventory.

Dates: Publication: 1992
Found in: Oberlin College Archives / Map Collection

Bird's Eye View, 1868 (Copy), undated

 Item — Box 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Maps related to Oberlin and Oberlin College ranging in date from ca. 1822 through 2014. Maps show the College campus, the Western Reserve lands, Oberlin city wards, and other locations in Lorain County. Several maps in this collection are copies of originals in other collections or locations, as noted on the inventory.

Dates: undated
Found in: Oberlin College Archives / Map Collection

Carleton Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 30-385
Scope and Contents The Carleton Family Papers primarily document the life and career of Alford Carleton as a missionary, teacher, minister, college president, and observer of the cultural and political climate in the environs of the Middle and Near East.During his time abroad (mostly in Syria, Turkey, and present-day Lebanon) Carleton wrote hundreds of letters to family members, friends, and colleagues. Of great historic value are his first-hand accounts of the region’s unrest due to the repeated...
Dates: 1808-1985, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1853-1973; Other: Date acquired: 2006 June 23
Found in: Oberlin College Archives

Carlos A. Kenaston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 30-016
Scope and Contents

The Carlos A. Kenaston Papers consist of four (4) record series, and primarily relate to his travels, including maps and four volumes of journals.

Dates: 1862-1897; Other: Date acquired: 06/27/1968
Found in: Oberlin College Archives

City of Oberlin Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG 31-005
Abstract The records of the City of Oberlin span 1858 to 2007. This material documents many aspects of the administration of Oberlin, including: minutes of City Council, records of City Officials, city boards, commissions and committees; ordinances and resolutions; the records of the Water Works, Police and Fire Departments, Public Works, and Code Administrators. The Water Works and the minutes and ordinances of the City Council are among the most complete record series. Major gaps exist among...
Dates: 1858-2007; Other: Date acquired: 01/18/1972
Found in: Oberlin College Archives

Clarence Ward Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RG 30-158
Scope and Contents The Clarence Ward Collection provides detail on Clarence Ward’s activities as an architectural consultant and on his administration of the Allen Memorial Art Museum. Information also exists here on the debate of the system of faculty governance at Oberlin College. Consisting of correspondence, memoranda, and other printed materials, this collection is organized into ten series.The correspondence and diaries series provide the richest insight into Ward’s personal and professional...
Dates: ca.1900-1996, undated; Majority of material found in 1929-1987; Other: Date acquired: 1983 May 30
Found in: Oberlin College Archives

Connecticut Western Reserve, 1868 (Copy), undated

 Item — Box 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Maps related to Oberlin and Oberlin College ranging in date from ca. 1822 through 2014. Maps show the College campus, the Western Reserve lands, Oberlin city wards, and other locations in Lorain County. Several maps in this collection are copies of originals in other collections or locations, as noted on the inventory.

Dates: undated
Found in: Oberlin College Archives / Map Collection

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