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Subject:        Re: MAPS-L: Abbreviation S.H.C.
Date:   Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:21:16 -0400
From:   Edward James Redmond <[log in to unmask]>
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What geographic area is covered by the map?
"S.H.C" may mean "Surveyor, H--- County"

Ed Redmond
Geography & Map Reference Specialist
Geography and Map Division
Library of Congress
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-------- Original Message --------
Subject:        Abbreviation
Date:   Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:31:53 -0400
From:   Curtis, Gwen <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>



I am cataloging a land speculation map from ca. 1860.  Below the title
is the name J. Cook followed by the abbreviation S.H.C.  The map was
printed in St. Louis.  I suspect that Cook was the surveyor, but knowing
what S.H.C. means would help me to determine his part in the production
of the map.  I've tried a number of online sources for abbreviations,
but have had no luck.  Would any of you know what S.H.C. stands for or
know of a source that I could try?

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