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DESCRIPTION:Albert Shumate Symposium  Three Views: Rediscovering Maps and Mapmakers of 
 the Early West  Saturday, January 17, 2004  1:00 – 4:00 pm  $12 adults 
 and $5 students  The Society of California Pioneers is pleased to hold an 
 afternoon symposium in conjunction with its current exhibition, Territorial 
 Ambitions: Mapping the Far West, 1772-1872.  Three Views: Rediscovering 
 Maps and Mapmakers of the Early West focuses on the critical role of map 
 making in the development of the American West.  Speakers include Dr. Paul 
 Starrs, Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Nevada, Reno, 
 Dr. James G. Moore, Emeritus Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park; 
 and Dr. Peter Goin, Foundation Professor of Art in Photography and Video at 
 the University of Nevada, Reno.  Dr. Starrs, a former editor of the 
 Geographical Review and author of several books including Let the Cowboys 
 Ride: Cattle Ranching in the American West, has been twice honored by the 
 University of Nevada, Reno, as Teacher of the Year.  Dr. Moore is the 
 author of Exploring the Highest Sierra based upon his experiences as a map 
 maker in Yosemite and of the forthcoming King of the Fortieth Parallel.  
 Dr. Goin, author of Tracing the Line: A Photographic Survey of the 
 Mexican-American Border, has published widely and exhibits his photographs 
 in museums around the world.  Seating is limited.  To reserve a space 
 please call 415-957-1849. Tickets are $12 adults and $5 students.  
 Territorial Ambitions, an exhibition featuring fifty rare and important 
 maps from The Society’s collection, will be open for viewing at the 
 conclusion of the symposium..   The Society of California Pioneers, founded 
 in 1850 by pre-Gold Rush pioneers, is the state's oldest historical 
 organization. The Society offers free educational programs to Bay Area 
 schools. Dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and enjoyment of 
 California heritage, the Society’s archives include an outstanding 
 collection of 19th and early 20th century artwork, artifacts, photographs 
 and manuscripts.   \n 
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SUMMARY:Three Views: Rediscovering Maps and Mapmakers of the Early West
LOCATION:The Society of California Pioneers  300 Fourth Street at Folsom  San 
 Francisco, CA 94107
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