John Maximus early maps collection, approximately 1540-1980, bulk 1540-1783
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Maximus, John, Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673, Blaeu, Willem, 1635-1701, Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664, and Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594
- Abstract:
- Early 16th through 18th century maps by European cartographers, as well as advertising prints, awards, and artwork by John Maximus.
- Extent:
- 60 Linear Feet (15 map cabinet drawers)
- Language:
- Latin, Dutch; Flemish, English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of Item], John Maximus early maps collection, Mss 75. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The bulk of the John Maximus early maps collection consists of 349 early 16th through 18th century maps by European cartographers such as Willem (1571-1638) and Joan (1596-1673) Blaeu, Jan Jansson (1588-1664), and Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594). The collection also includes original advertising prints, awards, and artwork by John Maximus.
- Acquisition information:
- Library donation, 1984 and 1990.
- Physical location:
- Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research. Individual maps have been cataloged, and may be accessed through the UC Santa Barbara Library's online catalog.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Research Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Research Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Research Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of Item], John Maximus early maps collection, Mss 75. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
- Location of this collection:
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UC Santa Barbara LibrarySanta Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
- Contact:
- (805) 893-3062