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Map of Mexico showing the seat of the war



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    Map showing detailed topography of the country traversed by the reconnaissance expedition through southern & southeastern Nevada / In charge of Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler U.S. Engineers assisted by Lieut. D.W. Lockwood Corps of Engineers U.S.A

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    Railroad reconnaissance south of Elko Nevada under Brig. Genl. E. O. Co. Ord; Las Vegas shows up as minor crossroad at southern end. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

    330984

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    Official map of the Territory of Arizona : with all the recent explorations / compiled by Richard Gird C.E. Commissioner

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    The Territory includes the southern part of Nevada, including Las Vegas, and much "unexplored territory." "We hereby certify that this is the Official Map of the Territory of Arizona and approve the same. Prescott, Oct. 12, 1865. John N. Goodwin, Governor." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS note: 41436.

    41436

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    Stanford's map of the seat of the war in America

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    Alternate title from leather case. Submaps: Southern part of Florida; General map of the United States. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

    92728

  • Stanford's map of the seat of the war in America

    Stanford's map of the seat of the war in America

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    Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2480 l Stanford, Edward, publisher. Stanford's Map of the Seat of the War in America. London, Edward Stanford, 1861. 1 sheet. [see p.]."MS notes at top of sheet give a date and identify one former owner of the map as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Rifle Brigade, though it does not say which one. Publishers' advertisement pasted to verso. MS notes: N.W. Fyns(?) Lieut. Coll. Rifle Brigade. Lent this map Aug. 31st 1862.. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS notes: N. America Civil War 1862 RB 11489,n p maps Stanford 1861. Stamps: Kensington Public Libraries..

    623654

  • A Map of the United States of Mexico : As organized and defined by the several Acts of the Congress of that Republic

    A Map of the United States of Mexico : As organized and defined by the several Acts of the Congress of that Republic

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    California is grossly distorted. With 2 inset Tables, and: "Map of the roads & from Vera Cruz & Alvarado to Mexico." Inside cover has MS notes: Seth B. Thornton, Capt. 2nd U.S. Dragoons, Monterey, Mexico, Sept 25th, 1846. A hard fight but we have then [?] Stronghold, to the brave lead regiment in [?]. Another hand: AH. Pitkin July 26, 83. "Entered according to Act of Congress, 2nd day of April, 1832, by H. S. Tanner of the State of Pennsylvania." "Constructed from a great variety of printed and manuscript documents by H. S. Tanner." Lettered on cover: Tanner's travelling map of Mexico. Prime meridian: Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

    1946

  • Maynard Parker Home Movie:  April 2 - May 10, 1961

    Maynard Parker Home Movie: April 2 - May 10, 1961

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    "Annie & Maynard. Trip from Los Angeles to San Antonio – Tom Slick & Halff houses for H.B. – to Fayetteville, Bentonville & Ft. Smith, Ark. Rex Smith, Klusmeir & homes – Dodge City, Kas, Denver, Pete.Club & Pinehurst C.C. & Salt Lake City to do the Beehive House & back to L.A. by way of Las Vegas." This film depicts Maynard Parker at work on various assignments for House Beautiful, including the Pace Setter House of 1961 in San Antonio, Texas (#1805); Klusmeier residence (#1472); Staging the Tom Slick House (#1409); Beehive House in Salt Lake City, Utah (#0158). Views include driving across country and visiting various tourist destinations including Dodge City, Kansas, the Pecos River, Covey’s Little America; Fort Smith, Arkansas; Las Vegas. Includes footage of Jack the mountain man, with donkeys.

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