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GB 0809 Maps - Map collection

Ref No	GB 0809 Maps
Level	Collection
Extent	463 maps
Title	Map collection
Date	1858-1973
Description	The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's map collection consists of maps mostly concerning malaria and sleeping sickness in Africa as well as many other maps that relate to subjects such as population distribution, vegetation and geological features. Maps originate from all across the world, including Great Britain, Europe, Australia and much of Africa. The collection also includes map books.
AccessStatus	Open
AdminHistory	The maps within the collection were used by School staff in the planning of expeditions overseas, in spatial investigation of tropical diseases, recording research results and in prevention programmes. Over the years they grew in number and were seen as a valuable resource as examples of planning and fieldwork techniques.
Language	English
Related Material	GB 0809 Sleeping Sickness contains cuttings kept by the Sleeping Sickness Bureau.
Arrangement	Arranged by Victoria Cranna, Archivist

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