Map of Samoan Islands, 1871
Scope and Contents
'Samoan or Navigator Islands by the U.S.Ex.Ex. Charles Wilkes Esq. Commander 1839', 698 x 442 mm, 'corrected Aug. 1871 at the Hydrographic Office, Washington D.C. R.H. Wyman Capt. U.S.N. Hydrographer to the Bureau of Navigators'. Above the title is the emblem of the Department of the Navy, Bureau of Equipment. The map is mounted in a plastic sleeve, and has been stamped 'U.S. Navy, Bourse Building, Philadelphia, PA'.
Dates
- Creation: 1871
Creator
- United States. Navy (Organization)
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Extent
1 item(s) (1 plastic sleeve) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of the collection is unknown.
General
This collection level description was created by RAS.
Originator(s)
United States. Navy
Finding aid date
2004-02-10 14:49:20+00:00
Repository Details
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