Collection Highlight: Historic Maps of Africa

Have you ever wanted to visit Africa?  The Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives is here to help!  Check out this collection of Historic Maps of Africa to learn more about Africa's cultures, history, geography, politics, and more.  Safe travels!

"A New Description of Africa -- 1631", engraved by W. J. Blaeu, published by Folger Shakespeare Library,
EEPA 1991-001-0001

The Archives is open for researchers by appointment only, Tuesday-Thursday, 10-4. Please see the EEPA website for more information.


Eden Orelove
Photo Archivist
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives
National Museum of African Art