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D. MAPS AND ATLASES

This is a collection—strongest in 18th and early 19th century material—of maps of New York and the Eastern Seaboard. Included also are early railroad maps, atlases of the Civil War period, street maps of New York City, etc.

• It is suggested that we add manuscript maps of the 18th and 19th centurieswhen available.
• It is suggested, whenever possible, we add state and county atlases of the 18th and 19th centuries to supplement our present collection.
• It is suggested that we continue to add some current maps which are neces­sary for general reference use.

E. SILHOUETTES

This is a general collection of silhouettes from the Colonial period through 1844. Strongest in New York City material, and for the years 1790-1844, the collection also includes the work of silhouettists outside of New York.

It is suggested that no purchase of material later than 1844 be added to this collection.

E DAGUERREOTYPES

Primarily this collection is for the years 1850-1860 and the emphasis is on New Yorkers.

It is suggested, except for daguerreotypes of New Yorkers, that the terminal date for purchase of this material should be 1860.

G. ENGRAVED PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND LITHOGRAPHS

Our large collection of engraved portraits, photographs and lithographs consists of illustrations of prominent Americans with emphasis on the period up to 1920.

• It is suggested that engraved portraits, photographs and lithographs of na­tionally prominent Americans be added to this collection; irrespective of date.
• It is also suggested that engraved portraits, photographs and lithographs of New Yorkers (City and State) be added; irrespective of date.

H. VIEWS OF AMERICAN CITIES— 18TH-19TH CENTURY

As the classification indicates, this collection consists of illustrations of Ameri­can cities as they appeared in those centuries and the emphasis is usually on early views of American cities. Our New York City collection is exceptionally strong. In this connection the following comments and statistics relating to the hold­ings of four institutions in the city, including ours, may be of interest.

Early Views of New York City

New York Public Library: 500. It should be noted that the New York Public Library is not pursuing an active policy of acquiring New York City Views.

Columbia University Library: The holdings of this library are not

significant in number or quantity.

The New York Historical Society Library: 660. This figure includes material in the Museum Collection.

Museum of The City of New York—J.C. Davies and Arnold Collections: There are no figures available from this institution but the two collections cited are important sources for early views of New

York and other American cities.

The statistics relating to Early American cities, outside of New York City, to 1850 are as follows:

The New York Public Library: 560

Columbia University Library: The holdings are not outstanding in this area.

The New-York Historical Society Library: 741 (This figure includes material in the Museum Collection)

• It is suggested on the basis of holdings of Columbia University Library, The New York Public Library and The New-York Historical Society Library that we continue to acquire views of New York City and New York State.
• It is suggested that we continue to acquire views of cities outside of New York City and State up to 1850. It is suggested for the period 1850 to 1880 only scenic and city views of historical significance outside of New York City andState be purchased. It is further suggested, however, that only such material as engravings, lithographs, pen and ink sketches, photographs and water colors (Museum acquisitions) be added.