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January 17, 2007 The Stories They Tell: Understanding Missouri History through MapsOpens January 27COLUMBIA, MO— The Stories They Tell: Understanding Missouri History through Maps will open in the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Main Gallery during a reception on January 27 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The exhibit contains over thirty maps from the Society’s collection and is organized by Walter Schroeder, associate professor emeritus at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The maps, which date from 1818 to 2006, cover a wide range of topics, including early statehood statistics, the 1874 locust infestations, the Civil War, and a potential site for the Missouri state capitol in Sedalia. Many of the maps are extremely rare, and some are unique. The exhibit will run through June 30. On January 30 at 5:30 p.m., join guest curator Walter Schroeder in the Society’s Main Gallery as he presents an in-depth tour of the Society’s map exhibit. Explore the state through a cartographic lens as Dr. Schroeder explains how each map reflects aspects of Missouri history and geography. The tour is free and open to the public. The Society is located on the ground floor, east side of Ellis Library on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. The Art Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Joan Stack (573) 882-7083 or StackJ@umsystem.edu An accompanying booklet, written by Schroeder and describing the maps, is available for purchase on-line or at the Society. posted @ 1:58 PM  back to News & Announcements
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