This message is from Bill Penberthy.--------------Johnnie
 
 
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>From:             Bill Penberthy <[log in to unmask]>
>To:               "'Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum'"
><[log in to unmask]> Subject:          RE: Wall Maps collections
>Date sent:        Wed, 3 Dec 1997 05:34:22 -0700
 
Yes-Yes-Yes!!!
 
We are working with Denver Public Schools on developing a new
geographic curriculum and there are simply not enough maps to go
around.  Reading a map is a key part of understanding simple spatial
relationships, and we do not even have enough maps to ensur e that all
social studies classes have a few to integrate into their curriculum.
We are short at the secondary level, and do not even talk about the
elementary level! (which is the perfect place to start geographic
discussions - little kids are so curiou s about where they are [and
where Disneyland is...])
 
I know that we are always looking for maps.  The more types and areas
of concentration, the better.  From old political maps to current USGS
surveys, they can all be put into the curriculum.
 
In other words, we would love to have all of your extra/duplicate
maps!
 
Thanks
 
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>Sent:   Tuesday, December 02, 1997 9:51 AM
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>Subject:     Re: Wall Maps collections
 
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message---------------------------- From a vendor's perspective, we
never sell Klett-Perthes or National Geographic (we are dealers for
both) wall maps to university libraries - it is always to a
department.  Typically we deal with a professor wanting specific
titles, or someone in charge of outfitting a new lecture room, etc. We
also get requests for older editions of wall maps - a map printed
between WWI and WWII, prior to WWI, etc.  Typically these come from a
history department.   As Dave said, what is trash to you is probably
someone else's ideal teaching aid.  High schools can often use
cast-off wall maps.
 
Russell Guy
Omni Resources
International Map Specialists
www.omnimap.com/catalog