Miscellaneous Geography Scrapbooks, 1854-1893
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Summary Information
Title: Miscellaneous Geography Scrapbooks
Inclusive Dates: 1854-1893

Call Number: AGSL Manuscript Collection 15

Quantity: 2.1 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Repository:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, American Geographical Society Library

Archival Location:
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, American Geographical Society Library (Map)

Abstract:
These scrapbooks largely consist of newspaper clippings relating to international geography and world exploration. Various expeditions, particularly to the Arctic and Africa, are covered most extensively.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-agsl-agslmss0015
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Scope and Content Note

These scrapbooks largely focus on worldwide exploration and travel, and provide information about the geography and the peoples of various regions. A majority of the clippings are from The New York Times, The New York Tribune, The New York Herald, Harper's Weekly, and The New York Sun. Other topics covered are noted in more detail under each series in the contents list.

Arrangement of the Materials

The scrapbooks are arranged into the following series:

  1. Populations and Societies, 1854-1858
  2. Worldwide Exploration and Travel, 1869-1893
  3. Waterways, 1873
  4. Africa, 1873-1892
Preferred Citation

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Administrative/Restriction Information
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.


Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).


Custodial History

The American Geographical Society (AGS) acquired these scrapbooks from unknown donors at an unknown date.


Acquisition Information

The American Geographical Society (AGS) donated these scrapbooks to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries in 1978 as part of its entire map and library collections.


Processing Information

Denise Gergetz (supervised by Christel Maass, UWM Libraries' Archives Dept.) began processing the collection in November 2009. Christel Maass finished processing the collection in August 2010.


Contents List
Series: 1. Populations and Societies, 1854-1858
Scope and Content Note: The scrapbook in this series largely focuses on populations and societies of various regions throughout the world.
Box   1
Scrapbook 1, 1854-1858
Series: 2. Worldwide Exploration and Travel, 1869-1893
Scope and Content Note: Scrapbooks in this series focus on worldwide exploration and travel, covering diverse regions--from the Arctic and Alaska, to China and India, to South America--and topics such as Arabs, pirates, and immigration.
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Box   1
Scrapbook 2, 1869-1873
Box   2
Scrapbook 3, 1873
Box   2
Scrapbook 4, 1873
Box   3
Scrapbook 5, 1882-1887
Box   3
Scrapbook 6, 1888-1890
Box   3
Scrapbook 7, 1892-1893
Series: 3. Waterways, 1873
Scope and Content Note: The scrapbook in this series mainly focuses on the exploration of waterways, particuarly canals and rivers. Topics include the Darius Isthmus and the Amazon.
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Box   4
Scrapbook 8, 1873
Series: 4. Africa, 1873-1892
Scope and Content Note: These scrapbooks mostly focus on exploration in Africa. Topics include Egypt, Islam, colonies, Germans in Africa, and Sir Samuel Baker.
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Box   4
Scrapbook 9, 1873
Box   5
Scrapbook 10, 1892