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About the CCA:
To provide an organization focusing
on the 18th century colonial surveying instruments that
facilitates discussion, collection of historical data,
and the dissemination of information to its members.
We have a yearly convention
where members can attend seminars, visit museums, and
have the opportunity for an open forum discussion on
the finer details of this field.
Sign up here.
Meeting Photos:
The inagural Compass Collectors Association meeting was held in Philadelphia on April 12th at the American Philosophical Society. Click here for all the photos.
Past Meeting Topics:
- Demonstration on dividing a compass needle ring where the use of a dividing plate will be part of the presentation.
- Presentation by Steven Turner of the Smithsonian on “Early Instruments in the Museum’s Collection.”
- Presentation on “The Art of Colonial Surveying Instruments.”
- Demonstration by Dale Loberger focusing on period techniques, instruments, and attire to graphically illustrate the environment and procedures in which these instruments were used.
- Instrument Evaluation Session where members are encouraged to bring instruments from their collections.
- Swap Meet, including compasses, books, and other items relating to the early surveying trade.
- Click here for all the info on the inagural meeting
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This association is open to historians,
museum curators, collectors, and students; its aim
is to provide a working environment where information
can be searched out and shared within the group of
members.
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