----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Jerusalem 3000 Three Millennia of History Osher Map Library & Smith Center for Cartographic Education University of Southern Maine April 17, 1996 through October 5, 1996 EXHIBITION: This exhibition presents a selection of maps and views to illustrate the history of Jerusalem as it celebrates the 3000th anniversary of its establishment as the capital of King David's unified Kingdom of Israel. Many of these documents are centuries old. Some of them are imaginary and idealized portrayals based on Scriptural interpretation, and reflect the ideologies and religious persuasions of their makers. Others are objective depictions derived from accurate historical records or eyewitness observations. The rest are combinations of reality and fantasy. Together, these powerful visual images provide a broad perspecitve on three millennia of Jerusalem's eventful history. HOURS: Summer schedule may vary. Please call (207) 780-4850 for exhibition room hours. WEB SITE: Check out our new WEB site at "http://www.usm.maine.edu/~maps/oml/" for information about the Osher Map Library (including open hours, directions, forthcoming events, etc.) and the WEB version of Jerusalem 3000 exhibition. The on-line exhibition contains large graphic images of the maps and views on display as well as explanatory text. Please send any comments about this new venture to its creator, Prof. Matthew H. Edney at [log in to unmask] PRINTED CATALOG AND POSTER: Contact Barbara Kelly (207) 780-4072 at the Campus Book Store for mail order information or write to her c/o Bookstore, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME 04103. CATALOG: Softcover; 32 pages; 8 color illustrations and 11 black and white illus. ($10.00 plus $2.50 shipping and handling) POSTER: Color facsimile of the original 1475 map of the Holy Land by Lucas Brandis. Paper size 52cm X 70 cm; Image size approximeatel 39 cm X 58 cm. ($5.00 plus $2.50 shipping and handling)