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Posted by: Amelia Raines
This blog post is an interview with Robert Morris, G&M’s recently retired acquisitions specialist. Robert worked in the division for almost 40 years, building the division’s collections and shaping its collection development policies through the decades.
Posted in: Geography and Map Division, Guest Posts
Posted by: Amelia Raines
Join us on Tuesday, June 10 at 3pm Eastern for a virtual orientation to maps of the Second World War at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Events, Geography and Map Division
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.
Posted in: Geography and Map Division
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.
Posted in: Events, Geography and Map Division
Posted by: Amelia Raines
Curious about our collections? Please join Geography and Map Division staff next week for a virtual orientation to our collections and resources!
Posted in: Events, Geography and Map Division
Posted by: Amelia Raines
Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 3pm Eastern for a virtual orientation to GIS and geospatial resources at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Events, Geography and Map Division
Posted by: Amelia Raines
Curious about our collections? Please join Geography and Map Division staff next week for a virtual orientation to our collections and resources!
Posted in: Events, Geography and Map Division
Posted by: Tim St. Onge
Explore the Library of Congress Geospatial Applications Hub, a new gateway to our online StoryMaps, web maps, and more!
Posted in: Geographic Information Science, Geography and Map Division
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.
Posted in: 16th century cartography, 19th century cartography, 20th century cartography, Geography and Map Division, Military History