Political Economics

Upper Canada Map Society Upper Canada Map Society- Founded in 2005 by Megan Webster, a Toronto map and rare book dealer. The International Coronelli Society for the Study of Globes The International Coronelli Society for the Study of Globes- Devoted to the scientific investigation of old and antique terrestrial and celestial globes, armillary spheres and pla… The International Society for the History of the Map The International Society for the History of the Map- Promoting the history of maps in all societies over all periods of time. News, activities and a newsletter for members. ANZMaps ANZMaps- Australian and New Zealand Map Society Incorporated offers a journal and yearly conference for map enthusiasts. California Map Society California Map Society- To preserve historical and contemporary cartography, primarily of California. General membership meetings twice a year. Rocky Mountain Map Society Rocky Mountain Map Society- A non-profit organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of maps and other items of cartographic interest. Based in Denver, Colorado. New York Map Society New York Map Society- Society offers lectures and field trips for anyone interested in maps, including antique maps and the latest GIS-based maps. Historical Map Society of British Columbia Historical Map Society of British Columbia- A group of people interested in history illustrated through the use of historical maps. Monthly meetings in Vancouver. Chicago Map Society Chicago Map Society- Monthly meetings at The Newberry. The oldest map society in North America. Washington Map Society Washington Map Society- An informal organization of people interested in cartography, cartographic history and collecting maps, both old and new. Hand Drawn Map Association Hand Drawn Map Association- An ongoing archive of maps and other diagrams created by hand. Texas Map Society Texas Map Society- Includes society history and information, news, meetings, and membership. The Charles Close Society The Charles Close Society- Founded in 1980 to bring together all those with an interest in the maps and history of the Ordnance Survey of Great Britain and its counterparts in Ire… North American Cartographic Information Society North American Cartographic Information Society- NACIS is a professional society dedicated to the advancement and cooperation of all cartographic disciplines. Members include prac… Mt. Diablo Surveyors Historical Society Mt. Diablo Surveyors Historical Society- Society of Land Surveyors interested in the history of Mount Diablo, Northern California, and the establishment of the Mt. Diablo meridian… The British Cartographic Society The British Cartographic Society- An association for individuals and organisations dedicated to developing and exploring the world of maps. MapHist Discussion Group MapHist Discussion Group- MapHist, the Map History Discussion List, is an e-mail discussion group whose primary focus is historical maps, atlases, globes and other cartographic do… Society of Cartographers Society of Cartographers- Society to encourage and maintain a high standard of cartographic illustration and support the practising cartographer. International Map Collectors Society International Map Collectors Society- London-based organization for those interested in maps, including collectors, dealers, librarians, and academics. Activities overview, events… Road Map Collectors Association Road Map Collectors Association- RMCA is a group of road map collectors throughout North America and Great Britain. UC Davis: Gifford Center for Population Studies UC Davis: Gifford Center for Population Studies- Part of the College of Agricultural and Resource Economics fostering interdisciplinary research on population growth. distribution… Australian Government: Immigration Research Australian Government: Immigration Research- Fact sheet presented by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, on their surveys, migrant statistics and evaluation progr… Immigration History Research Center Immigration History Research Center- Resource on American immigration and ethnic history. Archival and library collections, academic and public programs, publishes bibliographic a… The Castle of King Edward The Castle of King Edward- Virtual tour of a medieval castle explaining the history, architecture, culture, religion, food, royalty, knights, armor and traditions. Designed for te… C-SPAN Classroom C-SPAN Classroom- Provides free primary source materials for social studies teachers including issues, debate topics, On This Day, Constitution clips, lesson plans and teacher-fri… Multimedia Learning: United States and World History and Government Multimedia Learning: United States and World History and Government- Provides classroom history Powerpoints and games. They come with extensive lessons, crossword puzzles, workshe… ReStore ReStore- On-line resources not only provide a valuable personal development resource for researchers, but also provide an important repository of social science knowledge. ReStore… Canadian Provinces and Territories Canadian Provinces and Territories- Canadian map activity that plays the national anthem. Wenzels World Wenzels World- Teacher shares resources designed for the middle school classroom. Westward Ho Westward Ho- Collaborative, online, simulated journey on the Oregon Trail for K-12 classrooms. Starts January 2002 and free registration is required.