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Subject:        Re: Rumsey collection coming to Stanford
Date:   Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:30:07 -0500
From:   Marcel Fortin <[log in to unmask]>
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What is exciting  is the thought and attention given to the archiving
and preservation of the digital images as well as the paper collection.
There's a great quote from David Rumsey:

"Stanford is a pioneer in the digital library world," said Rumsey. "When
I was thinking of who to give my collection to, I wanted to ensure the
preservation not only of the original materials but also the digital
copies I made. I knew Stanford would be the best place for them."

and then the article continues with:

"Rumsey hopes to encourage other donors to give their original pieces
along with digital copies at the same time."

Marcel Fortin
GIS and Map Librarian
University of Toronto Libraries


Maps-L Moderator wrote:
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:        Rumsey collection coming to Stanford
> Date:   Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:47:03 -0800 (PST)
> From:   Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To:       Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
> To:     MAPS-L <[log in to unmask]>, WAML <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
>
> Hi, all,
>
> I'm happy to announce that the David Rumsey Map Collection is coming to
> Stanford University.  We have accepted the first donation of the paper
> map collection and have taken in 2 sets of images for permanent
> retention and storage in the Stanford Digital Repository.
>
> You can read more here at:
> http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2009/february4/oldmaps-020409.html
>
> We are thrilled with this donation and look forward to having these
> materials available to faculty and students in the future.
>
> Best,
>
> Julie
>
> ***
> Julie Sweetkind-Singer
> Head Librarian; GIS & Map Librarian
> Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
> Stanford University
> 397 Panama Mall; MC 2211
> Stanford, CA 94305
> (650)725-1102