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John C. Sherman Papers, 1943-1995
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sherman, John Clinton
- Title
- John C. Sherman Papers
- Dates
- 1943-1995 (inclusive)19431995
- Quantity
- 20.55 cubic ft. (10 boxes, 3 map case drawers, 1 folder, 1 package)
- Collection Number
- 4348
- Summary
- Papers of a professor of geography at the University of Washington.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John Sherman was born in Toronto, Canada on May 3, 1916 and was enrolled at Flint Junior College in Michigan between 1933 and 1934. He later transferred to the University of Michigan and received his bachelor of arts degree in geography in 1937. He earned his M.A. degree from Clark University at Worcester, Massachusetts in 1944 and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1947. After completing his doctoral dissertation he was appointed as Assistant Professor, promoted to Associate Professor in 1954, and to Full Professor in 1963. Between 1963 and 1973 he served as the departmental chairman. Professor Sherman was the founder of the modern cartography program at the university, the first full time cartographer at any American university, for over three decades one of the leading cartographers in the country. One of his specialties was in producing tactile maps for blind. He retired from the Department of Geography in 1986. John Sherman died on October 21, 1996.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, research files, course files, photographs, maps (including tactile maps for the blind), graphics, scrapbook.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Accession No. 4348-001: John C. Sherman Papers, 1970-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Maps, graphics; ca. 1970-1985.
Acquisition Info: Received from Nicolas Chrisman, March 1, 1991.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Photographs |
undated |
| 1 | Slides |
undated |
| 1 | Magnetic Data Tape |
undated |
Braille Maps |
||
| Box | ||
| 2, 6-7 | General |
undated |
| 4 | University of Washington and Seattle |
undated |
| 5 | University of Washington |
undated |
| 8 | University of Washington and Japan |
undated |
| Box | ||
| 2 | Transparencies |
undated |
| 2, 3 | Graphics Negatives |
undated |
| 2 | Graphics Materials |
undated |
| Folder | ||
| 9 | Braille Maps - Mostly of Washington D.C. |
undated |
| 9 | Transparencies |
undated |
| 9 | Graphics Negatives |
undated |
| box:oversize | ||
| 10 | Rolled Maps |
undated |
| 10 | Rolled Transparencies |
undated |
| 10 | Rolled Graphics Negatives |
undated |
Accession No. 4348-002: John C. Sherman Papers, UndatedReturn to Top
Scope and Content: Maps, graphics; undated.
Acquisition Info: Received from Nicolas Chrisman, March 1, 1991.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Accession No. 4348-003: John C. Sherman Papers, 1943-1995Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, research files, course files, photographs, map, scrapbook; 1943-1995.
Research files include drafts of conference papers, manuscripts, and published articles written by Sherman, in addition to clippings and images of maps. Course files include syllabi, lecture notes, student papers, and images of maps from geography courses taught by Professor Sherman at the University of Washington.
Acquisition Info: Received from the UW Department of Geography, March 25, 2005.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Correspondence |
||
| Box | ||
| 1 | Map Information Requests |
1976-1978 |
| 1 | Library of Congress |
1978 |
| 1 | NSF Institute in Cartography
Correspondence |
1962-1964 |
| 1 | Geography Sub-Committee, NAS/NRC Committee
Correspondence |
ca. 1962-1968 |
| 1 | Letter to Bill Gates |
1995 |
| 1 | Cartography Institute |
1961-1977 |
| 1 | Outgoing Correspondence |
1969-1973 |
Research Files |
||
| Box | ||
| 1 | Writings and Research |
1945-1973 |
| 2 | Writings and Research |
1946-1959 |
Course Files |
||
| Box | ||
| 2 | Geography 462 |
1985 |
| 2 | Geography 361 |
1983 |
| 2 | Geography 458 |
1966-1979 |
Photographs |
||
| Box | ||
| 2 | John Sherman
Scope and Content: Five prints documenting John Sherman's research on maps for
the blind.
|
undated |
Map |
||
| Box | ||
| 2 | UW Quad
Scope and Content: Tactile map including names of individual buildings in
braille.
|
undated |
Scrapbook |
||
| Box | ||
| 2 | Retirement Gift
Scope and Content: Includes photographs, letters, and drawings in honor of
Professor Sherman's retirement from the University of Washington Department of
Geography.
|
1953-1986 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Sherman, John Clinton--Archives
