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        Jerusalem 3000
        Three Millennia of History
 
        Osher Map Library &
        Smith Center for Cartographic Education
        University of Southern Maine
 
        April 17, 1996 through October 5, 1996
 
 
EXHIBITION: This exhibition presents a selection of maps and views
to illustrate the history of Jerusalem as it celebrates the 3000th
anniversary of its establishment as the capital of King David's
unified Kingdom of Israel.  Many of these documents are centuries
old.  Some of them are imaginary and idealized portrayals based on
Scriptural interpretation, and reflect the ideologies and religious
persuasions of their makers.  Others are objective depictions
derived from accurate historical records or eyewitness observations.
 The rest are combinations of reality and fantasy.  Together, these
powerful visual images provide a broad perspecitve on three
millennia of Jerusalem's eventful history.
 
HOURS:  Summer schedule  may vary.  Please call (207) 780-4850 for
exhibition room hours.
 
WEB SITE:  Check out our new WEB site at
"http://www.usm.maine.edu/~maps/oml/" for information about the
Osher Map Library (including open hours, directions, forthcoming
events, etc.) and the WEB version of Jerusalem 3000 exhibition.  The
on-line exhibition contains large graphic images of the maps and
views on display as well as explanatory text.   Please send any
comments about this new venture to its creator, Prof. Matthew H.
Edney at [log in to unmask]
 
PRINTED CATALOG AND POSTER:    Contact Barbara Kelly (207) 780-4072
at the Campus Book Store for mail order information or write to her
c/o  Bookstore, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth Street,
Portland, ME 04103.
 
    CATALOG: Softcover; 32 pages; 8 color illustrations and 11 black
    and white illus. ($10.00 plus $2.50 shipping  and handling)
 
    POSTER: Color facsimile of the original 1475 map of the Holy
    Land by Lucas Brandis. Paper size 52cm X 70 cm; Image size
    approximeatel 39 cm X 58 cm. ($5.00 plus $2.50 shipping and
    handling)