Robin,
Another important difference: any maps which are possibly still in copyright are not included in LC’s online collection.
Best,
M. Amelia Raines
Reference Librarian
Geography & Map Division, Library of Congress
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Robin,
LC started scanning them about 25 years ago with the aim of putting them all online (full color)—but that has taken a long time. ProQuest saw a market for selling the images. ProQuest made their scans from
microforms –so I believe that they are only black & white. As you can see, color is important with
Sanborn Maps.
Best wishes,
Scott R. McEathron, M.A., M.L.I.S.
Librarian
Head, Center for Graduate Initiatives & Engagement
KU Libraries
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Dear List Members,
Can anyone tell me about differences between ProQuest’s database “Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867–1970” and the Library of Congress Sanborn Maps Collection online?
https://www.loc.gov/collections/sanborn-maps/about-this-collection/
Thank you so much!
Robin Rank
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