A Deep Dive into the Map Collections of the Library of Congress
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
Content
Welcome
38s
Speaker's Introduction
1m 15s
Introduction
2m 53s
The Holdings
12m 8s
Portal to G&M
5m 46s
Online Collections
19m 5s
Special Format Maps
3m 31s
Case Study
2m 50s
Finding Aids
4m 48s
Announcements / prizes
1m 54s
Questions / answers
4m 48s
About this webinar
The library holds the world’s largest collection of maps—over 5.2 million maps according to their website. This webinar will describe the collections most valuable for genealogical research. We are going to explore the online resources and how they can help our research. Exploring the phenomenal learning resources is also on the agenda. We will also talk about finding aids, research guides, reproduction capabilities, and alternative ways to access the map collections. Lastly, we will discuss the resources that are only available onsite, such as the cartographic library, cartographic exhibits, and other unique holdings.
About the speaker
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA, a retired colonel who served 31 years in the U.S. Army, is a long-time researcher and instructor in genealogical topics. Rick is a past president and current board member of...
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Comments (137)
The presentation opened up many new avenues of map research--thank you!
I have not used a lot of maps before. I have a new experience to try. Thank you
Wonderful Thanks
Fun! I'm excited about finding my ancestors in their own neighborhoods. FUN!!
Very well done,Thank You
Very encouraging for use on our computers. I was born too early to make use of a trip ro Washington D.C. but oh how I wish I could. One more I am Thankful for living in this Technical age! Thank You! and for your Service, my son did the same thing retiring in 2006.
Opened up a whole new world of genealogical exploration for me. Thank you for a great presentation!
Thorough and informative!