Author Archives: Lucy Patterson

Map Duo Presentation: World Distribution of Spirochetal Diseases

Created in 1950 by Dr. Jacques May, the “Atlas of Disease: World Distribution of Spirochetal Diseases” was created during the Cold War to mark the divide between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and more prominently, the so-called “First” and “Third” … Continue reading

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Map of the Week: Redlining in Richmond

If one were to travel from Richmond’s West End or Westover Hills to Church Hill or Oak Grove on a sweltering summer day, the difference in temperature would be appreciable. Representing average summertime temperatures, areas colored in red and orange … Continue reading

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