Hi Ken,
Here’s our catalogue record<http://go.utlib.ca/cat/505437> for the International Boundary Commission Lake of the Woods atlas, linking to our scanned copy – does this correspond with what you have on hand?
Sincerely,
Jordan
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From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ken Grabach
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Subject: Re: map set of the Canada - U.S. border
Julie,
I don't have a record (one of those things we all have that has so far escaped the cataloger's attention; that's me, anyway!).
I know that it's from the International Boundary Commission. It exists in three parts, essentially a western portion east to Lake of the Woods, a central portion east from Lake of the Woods, and an eastern portion. They all seem to be from the early 1900s, up to the 1920s.
I am beginning to think at least one of the sets may have some sheets missing. I can compile a list of sheets I have. If you need any of the ones I have, I can send them to you.
Thanks so much for your reply!
Ken
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On Fri, Feb 19, 2016 at 1:24 PM, Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
Ken,
We are scanning this very set right now! At least I think it’s the same. If you have a record for it, send it to me and I’ll double check.
Best,
Julie
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From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. [mailto:[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>] On Behalf Of Ken Grabach
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Subject: map set of the Canada - U.S. border
Hello, colleagues.
I have been going through a major weeding project prior to moving the sheet maps from a storage location to rejoin other materials at the science library on campus. As invariably happens in such projects, serendipitous finds unearth themselves.
One such potential treasure that has come to light is a set from the early 20th-century of map sheets of the Canada - U.S. border. They are topographic strip maps, showing a narrow width of the land on either side of the border. Most of these comprise two strips per sheet, one strip above the other. As best as I can tell, this is a complete set. These are sheets about the size of small topographic quadrangles, only oriented with the longer dimension horizontal rather than vertical, Our copies are mounted on linen backing.
My questions are these: Does anyone know of a digital set of these maps available in a freely accessible site? If not, is there value in creating digital copies from scans of the print originals?
Any ideas are welcome.
Cheers,
Ken
Ken Grabach
Maps Librarian
BEST Library, 219D
Miami University Libraries
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