The Rare Map Collections

The Helen C. Purdy Collection

The late Helen C. Purdy, professor emeritus and former head of the Archives and Special Collections Department, donated a variety of library materials following her retirement in 1991. This collection consists of maps of Florida and the West Indies.

Professor Purdy established a foundation which will provide funds to the department for the acquisition of a variety of materials, including maps of Florida and the West Indies.

Pierre Mortier.
Le Golfe de Mexique, et les isles voisine. [17--?].
Color.
Jeremiah Seller and Charles Price.
Bahama's and Windward Passage. [17--].
Johannes van Keulen.
Pas kaart vande zuyd kust van Cuba en van geheel Yamaica ... [1695?]
Color.
Jacob Blamey.
Port et Barre d'Amelia de la Floride Orientale. 1778.