Conditions Governing Use

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Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

Manhattan Island map, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Doris E. Killion.

Content Description

Collection contains one lithograph map by W.C. Rogers and Co. for Joseph Shannon's Manual. The map depicts the upper part of Manhattan, New York City, above 88th street and illustrates the battle of Harlem Heights that took place on September 16, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783).

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by item.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Great Britain. Royal Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
• Harlem Heights, Battle of, N.Y., 1776
• New York (State)--History--18th century
• United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- American forces
• United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Maps
• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783