Category: African American History

Louise E. Jefferson – A Hidden African American Cartographer

February 7, 2022

Posted by: Julie Stoner

This is a guest post by Iris Taylor, a senior cataloging specialist in the Geography and Map Division. It is a common belief that you can acquire inspiration from a variety of people, places, or things. Seanna Tsung, a Library of Congress staff member, recently uncovered a unique collection of maps in the Geography and …

Posted in: 20th century cartography, African American History, Biography, Guest Posts, Women's History

Visualizing Injustice: Early NAACP Cartographers and Racial Inequality in America

January 18, 2022

Posted by: John Hessler

No good result can come from any investigation which refuses to consider the facts. A conclusion that is based upon a presumption, instead of the best evidence, is unworthy of a moments consideration.                       –Ida B. Wells, 1901 The use of cartography to highlight economic and …

Posted in: 19th century cartography, 20th century cartography, African American History, American History