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Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps & Geospatial Info

@MapsLibraryPSU

Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps & Geospatial Information

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Joined May 2012
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In honor of our pictorial map display, here is good one. There are so many things wrong, but you can't help but like it. jstor.org/.../e98a907d-f026-…...
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Recently the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg burned down. The market had been around since 1863. You can see it on the 1884 Sanborn Fire Insurance map. pennlive.com/news/2023/07/ce… digital.libraries.psu.edu/di…
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Sometimes we get to see what people do with the maps we help them find. This is a video about Dr. Erica Frankenberg and her research on school segregation. We provided maps of her home town of Mobile Alabama. @PSU_CollegeOfEd youtube.com/watch?v=ZUxs8IXN…
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Bird's-eye view maps or perspective drawings were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Library of Congress has created an interactive map that allows you to discover these gems geographically. Enjoy! blogs.loc.gov/maps/2022/12/n…
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Our new Watershed display highlights student work, our resources, and public art called “Ridge and Valley” by Stacy Levy that is viewable at the @psuarboretum. Also see the 3D printed model of the Spring Creek watershed, which surrounds State College. stacylevy.com/
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Looking for an internship, see the Historic Aerial Imagery Bednar Intern job to gain experience in a library with PA historic aerial images #maps #geospatial psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PS…
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We have an aerial photo internship opportunity for Penn State rising Juniors and Seniors. Looking for students with good communication skills and GIS skills or willingness to learn. psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PS…
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Replying to @Esri
@Esri has created the U.S. Historical Imagery Explorer that geographically places aerial photos from the USGS's Earth Explorer. There are plans to add more! experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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A new blog post about Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps written by one of our students. We also have a survey grade Bad Elf GPS unit to help you collect the data too. #Esri #badelf sites.psu.edu/mapsgislib/202…
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Check out more info on March Maps and Geospatial Data Virtual Sessions: psu.edu/news/university-libr…
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