Gabard, William Papers-- Maps
Scope and Contents
Dr. William Montgomery Gabard (1922-2006) was a member of the faculty at Valdosta State University where he served as professor and head of the history department and the founding Director of International Studies. He was a founding member of the board of directors of the Southern Center for International Studies and The Japan-America Society in Georgia. Active in the Georgia Historical Society, he served that organization as its first non-Savannah president. He was founding president of the Lowndes County Historical Society. These prints which were purchased from his estate represent only a small portion of his collection.
The collection includes late 18th to 19th century maps from Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868), his son Mitchell, S. Augustus, Jr. (Samuel Augustus), Tanner, Henry Schenck (1786-1858), and Johnson & Browning. Most are maps depicting the area around the Middle East/ Asia though there are some of America and Europe. There are also three reproduction prints from the Codex Manesse, as well as a Sowerby illustration. The digital images are attached to each map or item.
Dates
- 1750-1900
- Acquired: 2016-03-26
Creator
- Gabard, William M. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
48.00 Maps
9 items
Language
English
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021-04-23: Revised for DACS compliance by Douglas Carlson
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu