Maps

Description

This subseries consists of papers relating to the preparation and production of maps for 'A Word Geography of England' (WGE). It includes typed editorial notes on mapping conventions; typed lists of notions to be mapped and maps provisionally accepted for inclusion in the WGE; photocopied maps from other publications (possibly used for reference); original and photocopied draft WGE maps, including some final drafts; and Harold Orton's typed notes on the proposed treatment of Survey of English Dialects (SED) incidental material in the WGE maps. The maps were produced by Harold Orton and Nathalia Wright.

System of arrangement

The arrangement of the files in this subseries largely reflects the order of the WGE. Draft maps have been filed in numerical order as they appear in the published version. Larger intellectual files have been housed in two physical files.

Access and usage

Reproduction

Access

Some parts of this collection are in copyright. Photocopies or digital images of the material in copyright can be supplied for private study purposes only. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder’s permission for reproduction of copyright material for purposes other than research or private study. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.

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The catalogue titles or descriptions in this collection may contain terminology and phrases that would now be considered unacceptable. Where present these original terms continue to be included to preserve historical accuracy and provide social and historical context.

Material in this collection is in copyright. Photocopies or digital images can only be supplied by the Library for research or private study within the terms of copyright legislation. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any other purpose. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.

Related material

There are also draft and other maps in subfonds LAVC/MAP, that may be related to the production of the WGE, but for which no contextual information or confirmation of origin could be found.



A number of maps included in 'The Linguistic Atlas of England' (LAE) sub-subseries LAVC/LAE/1/3/2 appear originally to have been produced as drafts maps for the WGE, rejected, and subsequently reconsidered for inclusion in the LAE.

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