Robert Holman Map Collection,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from the Robert Holman Map Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Robert Holman Map Collection, Ms2013-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
2.4 Cubic Feet 6 boxes
Creator:
Holman, Robert
Abstract:
The collection contains more than 350 maps dating from the 1920s to the late 1980s, depicting U.S. states; regions of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands, Antarctica, and the Arctic Circle; and celestial bodies. In addition, there are more than a dozen travel guides, mostly for cities and regions in France and Italy.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Robert Holman Map Collection, Ms2013-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains more than 350 maps dating from the 1920s to the late 1980s. The majority of the maps depict U.S. states and regions of the United States. Other maps include regions of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands, Antarctica, and the Arctic Circle, as well as celestial bodies. In addition, there are more than a dozen travel guides, mostly for cities and regions in France and Italy.

Acquisition information:
The Robert Holman Map Collection was donated to Special Collections in two accessions, one in November 1991 and another in October 1992.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert Holman Map Collection was completed in March 2013.

Arrangement:

In general, the maps and guides are arranged from smallest unit (states) to largest (world, planetary, and space). The U.S. state maps are arranged alphabetically by state. The U.S. regional maps are arranged by region from East to West.