"Distribution of the Colored Population" map by Francis A. Walker, 1870
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Map
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
"Distribution of the Colored Population" map by Francis A. Walker. Measures 16 x 23.35 inches.
- Biographical / historical:
The map, compiled by Walker, a prominent statistician and economist, aimed to visually represent the demographic data. It was a significant piece of cartography, illustrating the geographic distribution of the Black population in the Reconstruction era.
- Processing information:
This collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Maps
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA