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Posted by: Sonia Kahn
This post recounts the author's personal experience working in the Geography and Map Division and serves as a goodbye to both the Division and the readers of the Worlds Revealed blog.
Posted in: Geography and Map Division
Posted by: Sonia Kahn
This blog post explores the life of notable Texas history figure, Samuel Houston, and the foundation of the city of Houston. It uses maps from our collection to showcase how Texas appeared at different points during Sam Houston's life. It also features some early maps of Houston as the city developed.
Posted in: 19th century cartography, American History, City Histories