Robert S. Bond World War II map collection.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of road maps used during the war, a commemorative map illustrating the 6th Armored Division’s role in the war, and a map from the Korean War.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1951
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Access and Restrictions
The Robert S. Bond World War II map collection is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Geography & Map Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Copyright Status
The status of copyright of the Robert S. Bond World War II map and papers collection is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
13 maps
Abstract
Robert Shirly Bond was a forward artillery observer for the 6th Armored Division during World War II. Bond’s unit helped to liberate France and participated in the Battle of the Bulge and the invasion of Germany. The collection consists of road maps used during the war, a commemorative map illustrating the 6th Armored Division’s role in the war, and a map from the Korean War.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is organized into three series
Catalog Record
Provenance
The materials were donated to the Geography amp; Map Division by the Bond family.
Processing History
The collection was arranged and described by Ryan Moore in 2017.
Subject
- Bond, Robert S., collector. (Person)
- United States. Army. (Organization)
- United States. Army. (Organization)
- Title
- Robert S. Bond World War II map collection.
- Subtitle
- A Finding Aid to the Collection in the Library of Congress
- Author
- Prepared by Ryan Moore
- Date
- 2017
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Part of the Geography and Map Division Repository
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