Oral History Interview: Arthur Robinson (0206)
Subject
World War II
UW-Madison Department of Geography
Cartography
Cartographic Laboratory
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Background; Work before coming to UW; Geography Department in 1940s; Formation of Meteorology Department; Turning geography into science; Replacement of regional studies; Development of area studies; Use of computers; His role in developing quantitative geography; Use of computers for cartographic problems; Setting up Cartographic Laboratory; Initial opposition to it; Course requirements for cartographers; Art in cartography; Business arrangements; Institute for Environmental Studies; TA Strike of 1970; Tripp Commons and University Club; Athletic Board; Committee on Student Conduct and Appeals; Mapping in Wisconsin.
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