Virginia and West Virginia. Rand, McNally & Co., Engr's., Chicago. Copyright, 1884, by Rand, McNally & Co., Map Publishers, Chicago. (1885)
List No
5747.018
Note
Color lithographed map. Relief shown by hachures. Counties in full color. Shows settlements, railroads, rivers, etc. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Hotchkiss, Jed., Waddell, Jo
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McCorkle property.
1885
County Atlas
Authors
Hotchkiss, Jed., Waddell, Joseph Addison
Full Title
Property of John S. McCorkle, Middlebrook, Va. (with) Residence of John H. Silling, Parnassus, Augusta Co., Va. (with) Residence of Samuel Carrell, Middle River Dist., Augusta Co., Va. (1885)
List No
5747.005
Note
Four lithographed views: no. 1. "Farm Greenway" -- no. 2. Residence -- no. 3. Store -- no. 4. Interior of store. With 2 ancillary views.
Hotchkiss, Jed., Waddell, Jo
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Augusta Co. residences.
1885
County Atlas
Authors
Hotchkiss, Jed., Waddell, Joseph Addison
Full Title
Residence of T.S. Hogshead, North River Dist. ... Residence of C.B. Coiner, South River Dist. ... "Oak Springs," residence of Maj. W.M. Tate, Beverley Manor Dist. ... Residence of John T. Smith, South River Dist. ... (all) Augusta Co., Va. (1885)
List No
5747.006
Note
Four lithographed views showing buildings, windmills, fields, farm animals, etc.
Hotchkiss, Jed., Waddell, Jo
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Augusta Church, Stuart resid
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1885
County Atlas
Authors
Hotchkiss, Jed., Waddell, Joseph Addison
Full Title
Augusta Church, built in 1755. Residence of Hon. A.H.H. Stuart, Staunton, Va. (1885)
List No
5747.007
Note
Two lithographed views showing buildings, grounds and people.
Hotchkiss, Jed., Waddell, Jo
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McFarland, Smith residences.
1885
County Atlas
Authors
Hotchkiss, Jed., Waddell, Joseph Addison
Full Title
"Rosemont," residence of J.N. McFarland, Beverley Manor Dist., Augusta Co., Va. Residence of Benj. F. Smith, South River Dist., Augusta Co., Va. (1885)
List No
5747.010
Note
Two lithographed views showing buildings, fields, farm animals, etc.
Hotchkiss, Jed.
Augusta Co., Va.
1885
County Atlas
Authors
Hotchkiss, Jed.
Full Title
Map of Augusta County, Virginia. By Jed. Hotchkiss, Top. Eng. Staunton, Va. 1885.
List No
5747.019
Note
Color lithographed map. Shows roads, railroads, settlements, landowners, election district boundaries, etc.
Hotchkiss, Jed.
Beverly Manor Magist. Dist.
1885
County Atlas
Authors
Hotchkiss, Jed.
Full Title
Map of Beverly Manor Magisterial District, Augusta County, Virginia. By Jed. Hotchkiss, T.E. 1884 (1885)
List No
5747.020
Note
Color lithographed map. Relief shown by hachures. Shows roads, railroads, settlements, landowners, election district boundaries, etc. Oriented with north toward upper right.
Carey, H. C., Lea, I.
Map of Virginia.
1822
National Atlas
Authors
Carey, H. C., Lea, I.
Full Title
Geographical, Historical, And Statistical Map Of Virginia. Virginia. No. 22. Engraved by Young & Delleker.
List No
0122.017
Note
In full color by county surrounded by text.
Hutchins, Thomas
The Western Parts of Virgini
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1778
Case Map
Authors
Hutchins, Thomas
Full Title
A New Map of the Western Parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the River Ohio, and all the Rivers, which fall into it, Part of the River Mississippi, the Whole of the Illinois River, Lake Erie, Part of the Lakes Huron, Michigan &c. And all the Country bordering on these Lakes and Rivers. By Thos. Hutchins, Captain in the 60 Regiment of Foot. London, Published according to Act of Parliament Novembr. ye 1st, 1778 by T. Hutchins ... Engrav'd by T. Cheevers.
List No
5044.000
Note
This map was published separately and at the same time as Hutchins' "Topographical Description..." and should accompany the book. Streeter calls it "by far the best map of the west printed to that time." It was the first large scale map of the area west of the Allegheny Mountains based on personal observations, although Hutchins gives credit to Lewis Evans' "Map of the Middle Colonies" as the best prior source of information about the area. The map contains extensive printed notes which describe important aspects of the country depicted. This map ranks with the most important American maps issued in the 18th century and is now rare. Hutchins later became the first Geographer of the United States. With outline color. Map is dissected into 32 sections and mounted on linen. Folds into new green cloth folding boards and quarter leather green cloth slip case 24x16 with "Hutchin's New Map Of Western Parts Of Virginia, Etc. 1778" on the spine in gold.
Lewis, Samuel, Arrowsmith, A
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North Carolina.
1812
World Atlas
Authors
Lewis, Samuel, Arrowsmith, Aaron
Full Title
North Carolina. Drawn by S. Lewis. Tanner sc. (Boston: Published by Thomas & Andrews. 1812)
List No
0028.043
Note
Engraved map, uncolored. Relief shown by hachures. Includes inset: Western part of North Carolina continued. Prime meridians: Philadelphia and London.
Bradford, Thomas G.
North Carolina.
1838
National Atlas
Authors
Bradford, Thomas G.
Full Title
North Carolina. Entered ... 1838, by T.G. Bradford ... Massachusetts. Engraved by G.W. Boynton.
List No
0089.027
Note
In full color.
Finley, Anthony
North Carolina.
1831
Classical Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
Finley, Anthony
Full Title
North Carolina. Published by A. Finley Philada. Young & Delleker Sc.
List No
0285.019
Note
Full color by county.
Jefferys, Thomas
Map of the most Inhabited pa
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1776
National Atlas
Authors
Jefferys, Thomas
Full Title
A Map of the most Inhabited part of Virginia containing the whole province of Maryland with Part of Pensilvania, New Jersey and North Carolina. Drawn by Joshua Fry & Peter Jefferson in 1775. Printed for Robt. Sayer ... London. (Southern Section)
List No
0346.024
Note
Southern section in outline color and containing title cartouche. Note below cartouche states: "To the Right Honourable, George Dunk Earl of Halifax First Lord Commissioner, and to the Rest of the Right Honourable and Honourable Commissioners, for Trade and Plantations. This Map is most humbly Inscribed to their Lordships, By their Lordship's Most Obedient & most devoted humble Servt. Thos. Jefferys." Survey lines are noted and explained. In outline color by state.
Jefferys, Thomas
Map Of North And South Carol
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1776
National Atlas
Authors
Jefferys, Thomas
Full Title
An Accurate Map Of North And South Carolina With Their Indian Frontiers, Shewing in a distinct manner all the Mountains, Rivers, Swamps, Marshes, Bays, Creeks, Harbours, Sandbanks and Soundings on the Coasts, with The Roads and Indian Paths, as well as The Boundary or Provincial Lines, The Several Townships and other divisions of the Land In Both The Provinces, the whole From Actual Surveys By Henry Mouzon And Others. (with) two inset maps: The Harbour of Port Royal and The Bar and Harbour of Charlestown. London. Printed for Robt. Sayer and J. Bennett ... May 30th 1775. (Southern Section)
List No
0346.027
Note
In outline color by state. In two sections with this being the southern. Title cartouche on northern section.
Marshall, John
Carte des Provines Meridiona
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1807
Historical Atlas
Authors
Marshall, John
Full Title
Carte des Provinces Meridionales des Etats-Unis. (1807)
List No
0462.002
Note
Fold-out map. Relief shown by sketches. Meridian Paris. Engraved.
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
County Map Of Virginia, and
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1860
World Atlas
Authors
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Full Title
County Map Of Virginia, and North Carolina. 23. Entered ... 1860, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. ... Pennsylvania.
List No
0565.015
Note
In full color by county.
Morse, Jedidiah
Virginia, North Carolina, So
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1794
Geography Book
Authors
Morse, Jedidiah
Full Title
A Map of the States of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, Comprehending the Spanish Provinces of East and West Florida: Exhibiting the Boundaries as fixed by the late Treaty of Peace between the United States and the Spanish Dominions. Compiled from late Surveys & Observations by Joseph Purcell. W. Harrison Senr. & Junr. sc. Engraved for Morse's Geography. Publish'd by John Stockdale Jany. 25th 1792.
List No
0632.014
Note
Map shows the boundaries between the United States and the Spanish Dominions, the individual states, and the territories claimed by the Indian nations. Map without color.
Reid, John, Winterbotham, W.
State of South Carolina.
1796
National Atlas
Authors
Reid, John, Winterbotham, W.
Full Title
The State of South Carolina from the best Authorities. 1796. Tanner, Sc. Published by John Reid New York.
List No
0845.017
Note
Uncolored.
Adams, Daniel
Western States.
1832
School Atlas
Authors
Adams, Daniel
Full Title
Western States. H. Morse Sc. Published by Lincoln & Edmands, Boston. (1832)
List No
0006.005
Note
Engraved map. Outline hand col. Relief shown pictorially. Covers Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Lewis, Samuel, Arrowsmith, A
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Tennessee.
1812
World Atlas
Authors
Lewis, Samuel, Arrowsmith, Aaron
Full Title
Tennessee. Drawn by S. Lewis. Engraved by Lawson. (Boston: Published by Thomas & Andrews. 1812)
List No
0028.047
Note
Engraved map, uncolored. Relief shown by hachures. Shows counties, "Indian lines," settlements, rivers, etc. Prime meridians: Philadelphia and London. The names of Lewis and Lawson partially erased.
Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Map of Kentucky & Tennessee.
1839
National Atlas
Authors
Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Full Title
Map of Kentucky & Tennessee Exhibiting the Post Offices, Post Roads, Canals, Rail Roads, &c. By David H. Burr. (Late Topographer to the Post Office.) Geographer to the House of Representatives of the U.S. John Arrowsmith. Entered ... July 10th, 1839, by David H. Burr ... District of Columbia.
List No
0104.011
Note
In full color by county. Postal routes by coach, stage, sulkey, cross, rail roads and canals shown. In 8 sections mounted on linen. Label on back states "No. 11. Kentucky, Tennessee."
Morse, Jedidiah
Map of the Tennessee Governm
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1794
Geography Book
Authors
Morse, Jedidiah
Full Title
A Map of the Tennessee Government. 1794. Published Sep. 20 1794 by I. Stockdale, Piccadilly.
List No
0632.020
Note
An uncolored map showing the Cumberland, Tennessee, Ohio, and the adjacent Mississippi rivers.
Reid, John, Winterbotham, W.
Map of The Tennassee (sic) G
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1796
National Atlas
Authors
Reid, John, Winterbotham, W.
Full Title
A Map of the Tennassee (sic) Government formerly Part of North Carolina from the latest Surveys, 1795. B. Tanner, delt. & sculpt. Published by J. Reid, L. Wayland & C. Smith.
List No
0845.019
Note
Uncolored.
Society for the Diffusion of
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Missouri, Ill., Ky., Tenn.,
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1833
World Atlas
Authors
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain)
Full Title
North America sheet X. Parts of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. Published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. J. & C. Walker sculpt. Published by Baldwin & Cradock, 47 Paternoster Row, 1st. Decr. 1833. (London: Chapman & Hall, 1844)
List No
0890.137
Note
Engraved map. Relief shown by hachures. County boundaries hand col. Source: Tanner.
Howard, Oliver O., Mergell,
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Chattanooga.
1895
Military Atlas
Authors
Howard, Oliver O., Mergell, C. S., United States. War Department
Full Title
Map of the battle-field of Chattanooga. Prepared to accompany report of Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant. By direction of Brig. Gen. W.F. Smith ... 1864. Compiled and drawn by C.S. Mergell. Position of troops, etc. drawn by E. Hergesheimer. Map accompanying report of Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard. (with) McPherson's crossing at Roswell. From original in possession of Gen. W.T. Sherman. (with Marietta Region by) C.W. Skinner. Accompanying letter of Brig. Gen. Garrard. (with Chattahoochee River) marked "Schofield" in Gen. Sherman's handwriting. Julius Bien & Co., Lith., N.Y. (1891-1895)
List No
1780.049
Note
Two col. maps with 3 ancillary maps. Relief shown by contours and hachures.
Anstey, E. G., Confederate S
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Chickamauga campaign, Knoxvi
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1895
Military Atlas
Authors
Anstey, E. G., Confederate States of America. Army, Rockwell, Cleveland, United States. War Department
Full Title
Map no. 1. The Chickamauga Campaign, August 16-September 22, 1863. E.G. Anstey, draughtsman. Accompanying report of Gen. Braxton Bragg, C.S. Army. Topographical map of the approaches and defenses of Knoxville, E. Tennessee, showing the positions occupied by the United States and Confederate forces during the siege. Surveyed by direction of Capt. O.M. Poe ... during Dec., Jan. and Feb., 1863-4 by Cleveland Rockwell, Sub. Asst., U.S. Coast Survey, R.H. Talcott, aide. (with Dallas Line, Georgia). Accompanying letter of Maj. Gen. Jas. B. McPherson ... (with Dallas Line, Georgia). Original marked "McPherson May 27." From original in possession of Gen. W.T. Sherman. (with) Sketch of roads from Gen. McCook's hdqrs. near junction of Acworth and Dallas and Marietta roads to Acworth and Big Shanty and R.R. ... 1864. From original in possession of Gen. W.T. Sherman. Julius Bien & Co., Lith., N.Y. (1891-1895)
List No
1780.048
Note
Two col. maps with 3 ancillary maps. Relief shown by hachures and form lines.
Stevenson, Carter L., United
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Lookout Mtn., Tenn.
1895
Military Atlas
Authors
Stevenson, Carter L., United States. War Department
Full Title
Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., November 24, 1863. Map of the line west of Chattanooga Creek. Accompanying report of Maj. Gen. Carter L. Stevenson, C.S. Army ... (with) Map of country in vicinity of Brown's Ferry. Made to accompany report of Brig. Gen. Wm. F. Smith ... Drawn ... Nov. 5, 1863 by C.S. Mergell. (with) Map of the battle-field of Missionary Ridge showing the positions of Maj. Gen. Sheridan's and Brig. Gen. T.J. Wood's divisions ... Novbr. 23, 24 and 25, 1863 under command of Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger. (with) Map illustrating the positions of the Second Division, Fourth Army Corps, under the command of Maj. Gen. P.H. Sheridan, U.S. Army in front of Chattanooga, Tenn., November 23 to 25, 1863. (with) Chattanooga and vicinity. Accompanying report of Maj. Gen. C.L. Stevenson, C.S. Army. (with) Red River Expedition, 1864. 12th April, 1864, C. Fendall. Accompanying letter of Rear-Admiral D.D. Porter, U.S. Navy. Julius Bien & Co., Lith., N.Y. (1891-1895)
List No
1780.050
Note
Col. map, with 5 ancillary maps. Relief shown by hachures and contours.
Ullfers, Herman. A., United
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Siege of Atlanta.
1895
Military Atlas
Authors
Ullfers, Herman. A., United States. War Department
Full Title
Map illustrating the siege of Atlanta, Ga. by the United States forces under command of Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman from the passage of Peach Tree Creek, July 19th 1864 to the commencement of the movement upon the enemy's lines of communication south of Atlanta August 26th 1864. Surveyed and compiled under the direction of Capt. O.M. Poe ... Drawn in June, July, August and Sept., 1865 by Capt. H.A Ulffers, A.A.G. (with) Map illustrating the operations of the Army under com'd. of Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman in Georgia, from May 5th 1864 to Sept. 4th 1864, compiled under the direction of Capt. O.M. Poe, Chief Engr. from maps and data furnished by the engrs. of the armies of the Cumberland, Tennessee and Ohio and drawn by Lt. A.F. Brooks. Julius Bien & Co., Lith., N.Y. (1891-1895)
List No
1780.088
Note
Col. map with ancillary map. Includes drawings of rebel and U.S. fortifications. Relief shown by hachures.
Betts, John
Betts's New Portable Terrest
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1852
Globe
Authors
Betts, John
Full Title
By The Queens Royal Letters Patent. Betts's New Portable Terrestrial Globe. Compiled from The Latest and Best Authorities. London, John Betts, 115 Strand.
List No
4362.000
Note
The first edition of Betts' collapsible 15-inch "umbrella" type globe. The date is estimated from the U.S. geography. Later editions continued to the end of the century. In the original wooden box with advertisements for Betts' geographical products. It is interesting that the color is printed onto the gores - thus being a fairly early example of color lithography.
Revolutionary_Prayer
George Washington Prayer at
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http://www.flickr.com/photos
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All Rights Reserved
Title
Revolutionary_Prayer
Description
George Washington Prayer at Valley Forge. Took this picture at Collingwood Library & Museum on Americanism and then cropped it some.
Grinding grain into flour using a "beehive" stone mill. A couple of miles from Armagh in Northern Ireland is Emain Macha, or Navan Fort. Based on nearby archeological excavations, Emain Macha is a living history museum depicting Iron Age life in the first 100 years A.D.
These log buildings represent a typical Cherokee homestead of the early 1800's. It was little different than that which the European settlers had. A few of the Cherokees lived even much better, with brick homes and large plantations. Many were of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Indian blood, and a few even owned slaves. But to the white settlers who were greedy for land, they were Indians who needed to be removed, even by force. When the land was taken from the Cherokees it was divided among white settlers by lottery.
The inscription on the west side of this monument reads:
ERECTED BY THE,
JEFFERSON DAVIS CHAPTER
UNITED DAUGHTERS
OF THE CONFEDERACY,
1910
The inscription on the east side reads:
"MAN WAS NOT BORN
TO HIMSELF ALONE
BUT TO HIS COUNTRY."
In front of the monument are the words: TO OUR KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE DEAD.
Overlooking downtown Cleveland, in Fort Hill Cemetary, are the graves of more than 270 unknown Confederate soldiers, killed in battle.
I grew up just a few blocks from this monument and used to walk past it often as a young man.
This bark grinder was used by pioneer settlers for crushing the bark of trees to obtain tannin, a necessary ingredient in the tanning of animal hides. A mule would be used to power the grinder, walking around in circles to turn the heavy stone.
