Last Saturday I spoke at the semi annual meeting of the California Map Society about my collection of maps on the US/Mexico Border. If you love maps and live in California you should think about joining this organization.

I was nervous about how I’d do but it went well.  The stories I told were appropriate and the response was enthusiastic.  The other speakers included one of the worlds leading map dealers, a mission manager from JPL and the map curator from the LA Public Library.  I was very pleased that I could hold my own.

Map dealer Barry Ruderman at the podium

The meeting was held at the Clark Library on Adams Street southwest of downtown LA.  It is part of UCLA and is quite an amazing place.  Come back tomorrow for more about this amazing jewel.

The Clark Library