Cornell University maps, 1870-1995
Collection Number: 47-1-2788

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Cornell University maps, 1870-1995
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
47-1-2788
Abstract:
Printed and hand-drawn maps showing the development of the campus and surrounding area.
Creator:
Cornell University
Quanitities:
.5 cubic feet.
2 mapcase folders.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Printed and hand-drawn maps and infographics showing the development of the campus and surrounding area. Contains maps for navigation or display as well as for providing additional information about campus. Includes map with information and statistics about the Cornell University Libraries.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Cornell University Maps, #47-1-2788. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Form and Genre Terms:
Maps.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1 Folder 1
A Map of Cornell University: The Cornell Grill
1873-01-31
Scope and Contents
"Showing some of the buildings and roads and a good place to eat"; cartography by Larry Juna; handwritten annotation: "From: Mark Twain. DAVIE, FLORIDA"; hand-drawn map
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell University Campus
1896
Scope and Contents
With key
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell Campus and Farms of the New York State College of Agriculture
Undated
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell University Campus
1900
Scope and Contents
Campus map on front, map of relative position of university in Ithaca on back
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell University Campus
1900
Scope and Contents
With key
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell University Campus
1900
Scope and Contents
With key; extra buildings printed
Box 1 Folder 1
Cyclorama of Cornell University
1902
Scope and Contents
Taken from McGraw Tower by S.L. Sheldon
Box 1 Folder 1
University Campus with New Athletic Field
1903-07-15
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell University Campus
1905
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell University Campus
1906
Scope and Contents
With locations of fire alarm boxes, hoses, and hydrants in key
Box 1 Folder 1
Map of the Property of the Cornell University
1910
Scope and Contents
By C.L. Crandall
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell University Campus
1910
Scope and Contents
Hand-drawn; no key
Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell University and Vicinity
1913
Scope and Contents
From surveys by College of Civil Engineering; by the Department of Military Science and Tactics
Box 1 Folder 1
Map of Campus and Dorms
Undated
Scope and Contents
Initialed R.L.B. at the bottom
Box 1 Folder 2
Campus Map
1914
Box 1 Folder 2
Campus Map with Key to University Buildings
1914
Scope and Contents
With key; extra buildings printed; 2 copies
Box 1 Folder 2
Campus Map
1914
Scope and Contents
With key; extra buildings printed; pencil markings
Box 1 Folder 2
Residential Section
1914
Scope and Contents
Shown together with map of city of Ithaca; 3 copies; prepared by STUDENT AGENCIES INC.
Box 1 Folder 2
Campus Map with Locations of Stay for Alumni
1924
Scope and Contents
The back of map is titled Detailed Program of 1924 Reunion
Box 1 Folder 2
Campus Map
1924
Box 1 Folder 2
Campus Map with Red Annotations
1926
Scope and Contents
Post-it on the back that reads: "1926 Internal Congress of Plants Scenics Map" but unclear handwriting
Box 1 Folder 2
Campus Map
Undated
Scope and Contents
2 copies
Box 1 Folder 2
General Plan for Cornell University Plan Commission
1925-11
Box 1 Folder 2
General Plan for Cornell University Plan Commission
1925-11-1926-04
Box 1 Folder 3
Residential Section and Campus
1926
Scope and Contents
Prepared by STUDENT AGENCIES INC.
Box 1 Folder 3
Residential Section and Campus
1926
Scope and Contents
Prepared by STUDENT AGENCIES INC.; this copy is presented by a different president and secretary-treasurer
Box 1
Residential Section and Campus
1926
Scope and Contents
Prepared by STUDENT AGENCIES INC.; this copy is presented by a different president and secretary-treasurer
Mapcase Folder 1
Campus of Cornell University and Vicinity
1928
Scope and Contents
Designed by Ellen Edmonson; ornate drawn design; quotes along border
Box 1 Folder 3
The Campus of Cornell University
1929
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Map and Traffic Regulation
1932
Scope and Contents
Unclear name on back of map: "Dr. Ken"; hand-drawn map
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus of Cornell University and Collegetown
1934-09-24
Scope and Contents
Advertisement for The Triangle Book Shop; hand-drawn map
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Map
1935-03
Box 1 Folder 3
Map of the Campus - Compliments of the Triangle Book Shop
1939-09
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Tour Map of the Willard Straight Hostess Committee
Undated
Scope and Contents
Guide map on the back; hand-drawn map
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Map and a 30-minute Tour Route
1940
Scope and Contents
Suggested 30-minute tour indicated with red lines
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Development Plan
1942-01
Scope and Contents
Prepared under direction of the Architectural Advisory Council
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Map
1945-06-01
Box 1 Folder 3
Map of Campus
Undated
Scope and Contents
Advertisement for The Triangle Book Shop
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Map
1946
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Development Plan
1946-05
Scope and Contents
Prepared under direction of the Architectural Advisory Council
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Development Plan
1948-05
Scope and Contents
Prepared under direction of the Architectural Advisory Council
Box 1 Folder 3
Campus Map
1948
Scope and Contents
Publicity for The Cornell Co-Op
Box 1 Folder 4
Campus of Cornell University
Undated
Box 1 Folder 4
Campus of Cornell University
Undated
Scope and Contents
Advertisements on the back
Box 1 Folder 4
Campus of Cornell University and a 30-minute Tour Route
Undated
Scope and Contents
Suggested tour indicated with red lines
Box 1 Folder 4
Campus Map - Cornell Co-Op
Undated
Scope and Contents
Drawn by Dave Miller, photo science lab
Box 1 Folder 4
Campus of Cornell University
Undated
Scope and Contents
Compliments from the Co-Op (students' store); advertisement on the back
Box 1 Folder 4
Campus of Cornell University - "A Map to Help You Find Your Way to The Cornell Co-Op"
Undated
Scope and Contents
Similar map as the other campus maps but with a different advertisement for the Co-Op on the back
Box 1 Folder 4
Campus of Cornell University
Undated
Scope and Contents
Annotation of Balch Hall
Box 1 Folder 4
Map of Campus and Collegetown - Compliments of The Triangle Book Shop
Undated
Scope and Contents
Hand-drawn map
Box 1 Folder 4
Map of Campus and Collegetown - Compliments of The Triangle Book Shop
Undated
Scope and Contents
Added details and some changes to roads on map; hand-drawn map
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus Map
1951
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus Development Plan
1951-06
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus Map
1951
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus Development Plan
1954-01
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus Development Plan
1954-01
Scope and Contents
Red marks on buildings
Box 1 Folder 5
Plan for the Improvement of the Cornell University Campus
Undated
Scope and Contents
By landscape architect Charles Lowrie
Box 1 Folder 5
Copy of Campus Map from The Cornell Desk Book
1967
Box 1 Folder 5
Map of Campus Parking
1977
Box 1 Folder 5
Map of Campus Parking
1977-08
Box 1 Folder 5
Map of Campus Parking
1978-08
Box 1 Folder 5
Map of Campus Parking
1979-08
Box 1 Folder 5
Map of Bus Services and Routes
1980-06
Scope and Contents
Includes information about parking permits
Box 1 Folder 5
Transportation Services Map
1981
Scope and Contents
Includes information about parking permits and bus services
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus Bus Routes and Visitor Parking
1981
Box 1 Folder 5
Cornell University Libraries
1986
Scope and Contents
Overview of university libraries on the back
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus Map - Visitor Parking and Walking Tours
Undated
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus Map - Visitor Parking and Walking Tours
Undated
Scope and Contents
Few added details compared to first Campus Map - Visitor Parking and Walking Tours
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus and Area Maps
Undated
Scope and Contents
Map of Central Campus, University Campus, and campus in relation to Ithaca
Box 1 Folder 5
Campus and area map
1995
Box 1 Folder 5
Interests Abroad - Cornell University Around the Globe
2002-04
Scope and Contents
Cartography and Layout by Scott Hayward; shows locations of Shoals Marine Laboratory, Arecibo Observatory Puerto Rico, and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Mapcase Folder 2
Campus plans
1962, 1965-1967
Mapcase Folder 1
"A Bird's-Eye View of Cornell University"
1936
Scope and Contents
Sketched by D.O. Fletcher, class of 1923
Box 2 MU-950
Printing block of Cornell's campus by Ralph G. Warner
1942
Scope and Contents
Drawn by Ralph G. Warner, with acknowledgements to Ellen Edmondson's map. Includes a printing made in 1991 by J. Tyler.