Florida Maps Collection
Scope and Contents
The Florida Maps Collection contains maps concerning every major geographical region of Florida as well as maps concerning topical issues such as tourism, real estate, climate, and history.
Dates
- created: 1837-2007
Creator
- University of Central Florida. Library (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The entire collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical or Historical Information
The Florida Maps Collection is a compilation of various maps spanning over hundred years of Florida history. Included are maps documenting the growth of Florida's tourism industry via railroads, interstate highways, and attractions as well as the state's vast natural and historical resources.
Extent
1.00 Linear Feet (2 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Florida Maps Collection contains various types of maps from throughout the state of Florida. Included are tourist, informational, historical, agricural, and commercial maps.
Arrangement Note
The collection is divided into two series. Series I is arranged by geographic region into northern, central, southern, and eastern Florida. Series II is divided topically into items concerning tourism, real estate and development, geography and climatology, history, and transportation.
Method of Acquisition
Maps held in the UCF Libraries Special Collections and University Archives were gathered to create this collection. Additional maps were purchased in 2008.
Processing Information
Items were placed into pH acid free folders. Metal clips and staples have been removed from the collection. Oversized items placed in Flat Files, Drawer #6.
- Title
- Florida Maps Collection
- Author
- Suphi Burak Ogreten
- Date
- 12/04/2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the UCF Special Collections Repository
Special Collections & University Archives
University of Central Florida Libraries
P.O. Box 162666
Orlando Florida 32816-2666 US
(407) 823-2576
speccoll@ucf.edu