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Maps, 1938 - 1950, bulk: 1944 - 1947

 Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

These maps provides a graphic account of the War, with "Outstanding Events" noted on a year by year basis and legend noting the United Nations, Axis nations and Nonbelligerent nations, plus the location of Outlying US Naval Bases. One of a number of Sundberg maps published as Sunday news inserts during the war years. Sundberg was known to have been a pictorial map artist both before and after the war. There is also a hand drawn map measuring 34.5 x 22. inches.

Dates

  • 1938 - 1950
  • Majority of material found within 1944 - 1947

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Appointments to examine materials must be made in advance. Please e-mail QC.archives@qc.cuny.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (One over-sized flat box and one item stored in flat file drawer. ) : Maps are brittle and prone to tear

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of William Asadorian in November 2019.

Source

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us