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Library collections in spatial humanities research

Variations on a Theme: Understanding and Contextualizing Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Typologies

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Pages 114-136 | Received 30 Jun 2023, Accepted 10 Jan 2024, Published online: 26 Feb 2024

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