-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Seeking Thomas Brothers Archives Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:55:22 -0700 From: Hugh T Hoskins <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Hello: The Downey (California) Historical Society has been given an old (c.1937) Thomas Brothers map of our City, and I am hoping to learn its date by locating their archives and hopefully an index. When Rand McNally bought Thomas Brothers Maps, then the old Thomas Brothers archives seemed to have disappeared. Separate contacts with RandMcNally, variously told me that the archives were given (1) to The Newberry in Chicago and (2) to the UCLA Geography Dept in LosAngeles. BOTH of those have extensive map holdings but say that they do not have and never have had any such archives. It seem impossible that such a body of work would have been allowed to disappear. Would appreciate any additional leads that any of you might be able to offer, from your field of expertise. Thanks,, /s/ Hugh