InventoryCollection Number: 17127Building: Central LibraryCurrent Location: Missouri Valley Room Floor: 5th Object DescriptionArtist: George F. CramArtist Dates: 1842 -1928Artist Nationality: American Object Type: PrintDetails: A 1906 -1907 map of the state of Missouri color printed by George F. Cram on newsprint paper. Framed: Yes - PlexiLength: 53 inchesWidth: 43.5 inchesHeight: 1.5 inchesDescription: This sizable map was created by George F. Cram who served in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War. After the war ended, Cram joined his uncle Rufus Blanchard's Evanston map business in 1867. Cram's map offers a complete depiction of the railway systems that passed through Missouri and is believed to have been created in 1906-1907. In the lower left hand corner is a key explaining the map's contents including census data, counties, county seats, cities, post offices, railroad stations, villages, etc. Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: YesMake slides or videotapes for educational use: YesPermit the general public to photograph the work : Yes