Map Collection of the Booth Family Center for Special Collections
Scope and Contents
Collection of approximately 500 maps of unknown provenance. Many of the maps contain a Georgetown College or Riggs Library stamp and have been held by the Library for some time.
Dates
- Creation: 1797 - 1998
Conditions Governing Access
Most rare book collections at the Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off-site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all rare bookscollections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials they may wish to use, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for your intended use.
Extent
9 Cubic Feet (9 boxes and 43 oversized folders)
Language of Materials
Multiple languages
Metadata Rights Declarations
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Artificial "collection" of approximately 500 maps of unknown provenance. Many of the maps contain a Georgetown College or Riggs Library stamp and have been held by the Library for some time.
Condition Description
Most maps are in good condition. Some are brittle, especially several pocket maps that are splitting at the folds.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Stephanie Hughes
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2025-03: Additional maps added to the collection by John Zarrillo.
- 2025-06: Additional maps added to the collection by John Zarrillo.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Rare Books Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu