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Category: Geography and Map Division

survey of the sea coast and inland navigation from Cape Henry to Cape Roman

2025 Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowship Announcements

Posted by: Meagan Snow

Learn more about our Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellow for 2025 Applications are now open for Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowship at the Library of Congress. Scholars of the history of cartography, Geographic Information Science (GIS), digital humanities, or related fields are encouraged to apply for this fellowship to conduct research that utilizes the collections of the Geography and Map Division.

Pictorial map of entertainment, restaurant, and speakeasy facilities in the Harlem district, Manhattan, New York City during the Harlem Renaissance..

Exploring Map Surrounds

Posted by: Carissa Pastuch

Join the Geography and Map Division and Philip Lee Phillips Society for this free in-person event, taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 1:15 PM to 4:15 PM in the Jefferson Building. Together we will will explore the significance of map surrounds through engaging talks about cartographic self portraits and the watermarks in the William Hacke atlas, along with a themed display.

17th century map of eastern hemisphere surrounded by pictorial zodiac elements.

Applications Open for 2025 Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowships

Posted by: Abraham Parrish

Applications are now open for Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowship at the Library of Congress. Scholars of the history of cartography, Geographic Information Science (GIS), digital humanities or related fields are encouraged to apply for this fellowship utilizing the collections of the Geography and Map Division.