Maps as Primary Sources
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Maps as Primary Sources
Presented by Vanderbilt University Libraries' GIS Lab in collaboration with Special Collections and University Archives with support from The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise & Public Policy.
Join us during Geography Awareness Week and GIS Day for a series of events centered on - The Art of Cartography: Historical Maps for Modern Inquiry - that highlight the artistry and significance of historical maps!
Uncover the value of maps as primary sources. This session will explore what are primary sources, how to read and analyze historical maps, interpret the symbols and narratives they convey, and understand their cultural significance. Perfect for anyone curious about the stories that maps tell and the contexts in which they were created!
Goals: 1) Develop map literacy skills to critically analyze historical maps, 2) Learn about the symbols and design choices made by cartographers during the 17th-19th century.
- Date:
- Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Library:
- Special Collections & University Archives
- Audience:
- Community Members Library Staff Vanderbilt Faculty Vanderbilt Graduate Students Vanderbilt Staff Vanderbilt Undergraduate Students
