We have about 700 in our collection. They were originally classed using the OSS call number classification until we re-classed them into LC. None of ours have been scanned yet.

 

The master collection of these maps is still in the National Archives in RG 226 http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/226.html#226.6.4

 

 

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From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael M Noga
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Subject: OSS maps - scanned?

 

Greetings,

 

I have been sorting through our map collection and found a number of the 1940s maps from the OSS  (Office of Strategic Services) and GSGS (Geographical Section, General Staff).  There are a few small city plans of small towns, topo maps, administrative maps, population, and economic geography maps. 

 

Some libraries have cataloged their print copies, but I wondered whether they were available online.  The Hathi Trust links that I found didn’t work.

 

I am surprised that I haven’t been able to find evidence that anyone has scanned these maps.  Am I missing something?

 

Michael

 

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Michael Mark Noga

Collections Strategist

Earth and Planetary Sciences Librarian

Mathematics Librarian

MIT Libraries

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