Indian chart, 1800 - 1880
Scope and Contents
An crudely drawn, undated map, 19½'' x 15'', of an area roughly bounded 60°N and 48°N, 125°W and 90°W. The Rocky Mountains appear on the left side of the map.
Dates
- Creation: 1800 - 1880
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
The identity of the artist is unclear. The name the 'Hon. Simon McGillivray' is written under the title, and the map may be connected to Duncan McGillivray's journal (RCMS 251).
Extent
1 item(s) (1 map) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
MSS 62
Other Finding Aids
Donald H. Simpson, ed., 'The manuscript catalogue of the library of the Royal Commonwealth Society' (London, 1975), p. 134.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of the collection is unknown.
Existence and Location of Copies
Cambridge University Library holds a positive microfilm of the chart, MC 6.
General
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from Donald Simpson's R.C.S. catalogue.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2004-01-22 14:48:06+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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