After working on the revisions suggested at the last class all weekend, I think I am finally done with this atlas project. I think it looks much better than before, and really appreciate all the great feedback and tips the class and Dr. Petrik had for me. It’s always nice to get more eyes on a project to help you see the things that weren’t so obvious to you as the creator. It ended up being 2 pages longer since I put each of the Sanborn maps on separate pages. The pages at the end are all images since I ran out of essay, but I think that it still works. I also colored in the river on those maps for continuity.
I still need to print and deliver this project by tomorrow at noon, so I need to find some time to do that still. Other than that, I am done for the semester! It was such a fun class and I’m glad to have worked with everyone in the class. I’ve learned a lot from each of your projects, and now in the very slight chance that anyone you meet says they are from Renovo, you’ll know exactly where that is! Good luck to all my classmates in finishing your finals and the rest of the history program.
Here it is, the final project!
This week I’ve left a comment on Kim’s blog about her final project.
April, this is a beautiful professional piece of analysis that truly illustrates the benefits of what we’ve learned this semester. Have you considered turning this atlas into an exhibit at the Renovo Historical Society? If you were so inclined, I think this would generate a lot of interest and contacts with people who could help you fill in the blanks further.
One small suggestion: add your website address in the “about” section so that people can easily contact you about the project.
Thanks, Kim! I think you’re right – I should have added my website. If I make changes to this in the future, which I hope to do, I will include that. I was also going to give a copy to the Greater Renovo Area Heritage Park Association (there isn’t an actual historical society but it’s pretty close to it!) since they had the original 1882 map I traced for the first page and were excited about my project. I hope they like it!
Wow, April, I’ve got to echo Kim. Your project is a beautiful piece of digital artwork as well as impeccably researched history. I love the title, too!
Thanks for your help this semester.
Have a great Christmas and New Year!
Dale
Thanks, Dale! I thought my title was clever, so thanks for mentioning it! It was great to be able to work with you this semester as well. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you too!