My 2-cents on the red lines is that he's super busy replying to all the letters he receives at the Santa Claus, IN post office. ************** Monique Howell Indiana State Library 315 W Ohio St Indianapolis, IN 46202 [log in to unmask] 317-234-7270 ________________________________ From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of David Hodnefield <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 1:55 PM To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Identification of cartographic elements **** This is an EXTERNAL email. Exercise caution. DO NOT open attachments or click links from unknown senders or unexpected email. **** ________________________________ Hey Chris. Were you aware of the town in Indiana named Santa Claus? (Christmas Lake is nearby). I have been through it a couple times when visiting relatives. https://santaclausind.org/the-story-of-santa-claus-indiana/<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-888e4647e98c5674&q=1&e=bbd9684f-2418-44bc-a738-d259bf4f4f08&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsantaclausind.org%2Fthe-story-of-santa-claus-indiana%2F> Google Maps: [log in to unmask],-86.9133585,15.25z?hl=en" target="_blank">https:[log in to unmask],-86.9133585,15.25z?hl=en<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-bee1779608cc6d17&q=1&e=bbd9684f-2418-44bc-a738-d259bf4f4f08&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2F%4038.1156349%2C-86.9133585%2C15.25z%3Fhl%3Den> I believe that when Santa is writing at his desk he is coming across a lot of Naughty children which is the cause of the red lines. Cheers. David [cid:image003.jpg@01D865FF.7CC71F80]<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-1cb1f9bc5a5c2efe&q=1&e=bbd9684f-2418-44bc-a738-d259bf4f4f08&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.historicalinfo.com%2Ffimo%2F> [seemoreincolor] David Hodnefield President [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 952-253-2004 ext 111 Historical Information Gatherers (HIG) www.historicalinfo.com/fimo/<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-1cb1f9bc5a5c2efe&q=1&e=bbd9684f-2418-44bc-a738-d259bf4f4f08&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.historicalinfo.com%2Ffimo%2F> [LinkedIn-Logo-02]<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-f2e48585f657427f&q=1&e=bbd9684f-2418-44bc-a738-d259bf4f4f08&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Forganization%2F2985404>[facebook icon]<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-b0bb6664ed3db10a&q=1&e=bbd9684f-2418-44bc-a738-d259bf4f4f08&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsearch%2Ftop%2F%3Fq%3Dhistorical%2520information%2520gatherers%2520-%2520hig>[twitter icon]<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-c8ce76875b0f178f&q=1&e=bbd9684f-2418-44bc-a738-d259bf4f4f08&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FHistoricalInfo1>[youtube icon]<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLftxFDJe-tuucvIyAujnPQa7mKcddUAED> From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Christopher Thiry Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:42 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Identification of cartographic elements Hello all, I am doing research on some 1930s General Drafting maps featuring Santa Claus. Currently I am in the process of identifying and classifying each of the cartographic elements on the map. I am having a very difficult time identifying and classifying 1 element and I have a question about another. [cid:image009.jpg@01D865FF.7CC71F80] What is Santa doing with the 2 sticks in the left part of this image of Indiana? There is a string attaching the 2 sticks at the top. He appears to be picking up 2 things & placing them in a box. I do not know what the things are. Keep in mind that this from 1930 AND the activities on the map are tied to the places, so whatever Santa is doing, it is common enough in Indiana that people would know what it is. The second part is the right part of the image. Clearly Santa is sitting at a desk on a stool. He is using a pen (inkwell on desk) to write with his right hand. But the red exclamation marks about the desk suggest Santa is writing with anger or at least with strong words. Who is this an homage to? Was there in 1930 in Indiana a stern, forceful writer who was nationally know? Many thanks! Christopher J.J. Thiry Map & GIS Librarian Academic Outreach Coordinator Colorado School of Mines Arthur Lakes Library 1400 Illinois Golden, CO 80401 p. 303-273-3697 f. 303-273-3199 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://www.mines.edu/library/ Shipping address: Colorado School of Mines Christopher J.J. Thiry Arthur Lakes Library 1301 19th Street Golden, CO 80401
