The Map Maker in a Changing World. Corrections in map making plates are made by big-sawing out the area in error and fitting in a corrected patch like Irving Rayfield is doing here. When patch and hole exactly match the new piece is soldered into place. by Wide World Photos, Inc.

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Michael Ferber, Harvard graduate student, surrounded by crowds outside the Federal Courthouse where he appeared for sentencing on draft conspiracy charges

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The Map Maker in a Changing World. Corrections in map making plates are made by big-sawing out the area in error and fitting in a corrected patch like Irving Rayfield is doing here. When patch and hole exactly match the new piece is soldered into place.

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