Here are two upcoming ALA presentations for map lovers. 

 

The Library of Congress Exhibit Booth

ALA Midwinter Meeting -- Philadelphia

Booth # 925

 

Maps of the American Presidency by Min Zhang & Tammy Wong, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Saturday, January 25, 2014

 

Twitter: Do you know that George Washington was not just the first president, but also a surveyor and a mapmaker?

 

Facebook: LC not only has a rich collection of maps owned and made by past presidents, but we also make maps about presidents and vice presidents.

 

Election maps by Min Zhang & Tammy Wong, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Sunday, January 26, 2014

 

Twitter: Showcase LC’s political map collection before red state, blue state designations took hold.

 

Facebook: What were election maps like in pre-Civil War times? When did we start to designate red states and blue states, and who started it.