Search Results

1. William McKinley map collection, 1890-1906

   14 items. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The collection consists of 14 maps associated with the larger collection of papers belonging to former U.S. President William McKinley that are held in the Manuscript Division. This collection includes an annotated Russo-Japanese War map, a religious-themed map, a map of Vermont, weather maps, maps of religious missions in China, annotated U.S. railroad maps, an annotated map of Yellowstone National Park, blueprint maps, and a map of the proposed Panama Canal. The maps in this collection relate to events during and after the McKinley administration, including the establishment of new foreign concessions in China, the Russo-Japanese War, the start of the Panama Canal project, and more. Three maps have been cataloged separately and are are listed as constituent units.

2. Copeland railroad survey collection

   504 items. 504 maps and supporting text. 2 archival boxes 27 x 13 x 40 cm. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   H.H. Copeland and Son commissioned the materials that contain information about railroads in the United States from 1917 to 1958. The collection includes maps and data concerning railroad traffic density, tables on ton miles, freight density and traffic distribution, and other railway related tables and calculations. H. H. Copeland and Son were an investment house in existence from the late nineteenth century to around the mid 1950s. The materials were intended for their private use.