Contact Information
Special Collections Research Center
Melvin Gelman Library
2130 H St., NW, Suite 704
Washington, DC 20052
(202) 994-7549
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM
For manuscripts and collections inquiries: speccoll@gwu.edu
For University Archives inquiries: archives@gwu.edu
Primary Sources FAQ
How do I find resources in the Special Collections Research Center?
- Check the Aladin Catalog for your topic (if it's here the location will be Special Collections).
- Check out our website with links to primary materials for various subjects.
- Or better yet, make an appointment and speak with a librarian in Special Collections at (202) 994-7459 or speccoll@gwu.edu
Why should I use primary sources?
- Challenging: You become the scholar!
- Rewarding: Original documents often evoke a sense of time and place.
- Impressive: Professors will love you!
Primary Sources in Geography at Gelman Library
The Special Collections Research Center has maps related to the Holy Land and the city of Washington, D.C. These two most prominent topics are listed in descriptions found on this page.
Primary Sources on Geography at Other Local Repositories
Library of Congress map collection: The Geography and Map Division (G&M) has custody of the largest and most comprehensive cartographic collection in the world with collections numbering over 5 million maps, 72,000 atlases, 6,000 reference works, over 500 globes and globe gores, and numerous plastic relief models, and a large number of cartographic materials in other formats, including electronic.
Library of Congress online map collection: The focus of Map Collections is Americana and Cartographic Treasures of the Library of Congress.
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