Muriel H. Parry map collection (Library of Congress Finding Aid)

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	Series XI: United States of America (continued)
FOLDER 532		Paul Sample's America Its Soil, circa 1946
FOLDER 532			56.5 x 83 cm
			Paul Sample Map shows the outline of the states, and the major resources and products of the soil of America.
FOLDER 533		Chicken in the Rough, circa 1937
FOLDER 533			25.5 x 35.5 cm
			Oklahoma City, OK: Beverly Osbourn Placemat Advertisement Map of the U.S. highlighting the location of Authorized "Chicken in the Rough Dealers in the U.S. and Abroad." Placemat map to advertise a contest starting that whomever eats at all of these restaurants first will win $500.
FOLDER 534		A New and Correct Map of the North America in Which the Principal Engagements During the Present War Are Accurately Inserted, circa 1780
FOLDER 534			31 x 39 cm
			London: I. Bew, Pater Noster Row Map was stamped "American Geographical Society" possibly after it was stamped "Exchange With Wisconsin Geographical Society Lib Madison per RG Thwaites Feb 18 1908. Map of America from S. Canada to the Gulf of Mexico - as far west as "Lake of the Woods."
FOLDER 535		All Over the World its Cotton Picking Time and Smart Women are Picking 'E and W Quadriga.', 1952
FOLDER 535			33.5 x 27 cm
			"Simplicity. Fall and Winter Pattern Book" Map of the U.S. with each state sewn in a separate cloth pattern. An advertisement for E and W Quadriga Cotton.
FOLDER 536		America -- its Soil
FOLDER 536			New York:L Associated American Artists Sample, Paul Text to accompany a pictorial map of the same name.
FOLDER 537		Songs of America, circa 1938
FOLDER 537			18 x 27 cm
			Scholastic Map of the "Continental 48" showing songs associated with certain areas or events in U.S. history.
FOLDER 538		3,500 Acres of Diversified Crops Tagus Ranch General Location Map of Crops, Camps, Warehouses, Offices, Grocery Store, Highway Market, Gas Station, and Barbeque Pit and Restaurant Where Food is Served at its Best.
FOLDER 538			24 x 37.5 cm
			Placemat [near Tulare California, roadside attraction]
FOLDER 539		A Historical Map of the Northwest Territory Established by the Ordinance of 1789, 1938
FOLDER 539			23.5 x 17.5 cm
			Scholastic Rentschler, F. Map of the area indicating the location of forts, rivers, history, and dates of admittance into the Union.
FOLDER 540		How We Bought the United States, 1946
FOLDER 540			Collier's Last page of a magazine article. It may accompany the map and rest of article.
FOLDER 541		How We Bought the United States
FOLDER 541			xxxxxx Purchase: Petruccelli, Antonia From a magazine. Map shows the US and the territories governed by the various tribes, the dates of territories governed by the various tribes, the dates of control and purchase.
FOLDER 542		Firestone USA, circa 1962
FOLDER 542			19 x 27 cm
			The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Map shows the U.S. and all across the country Firestone Tire dealerships. Map in two halves.
FOLDER 543		[Dollars Go Farther], 1950s
FOLDER 543			26 x 25.5 cm
			Kaufman, Joe Magazine/newspaper map to accompany an article on vacation travel. Pictorial map shows famous tourist sites in the US.
FOLDER 544		Greyhound's Picture Map of 'This Amazing America'
FOLDER 544			46 x 60.5 cm
			Map shows scenic places of the U.S. The accompanying text gives more detail. Inset map of the U.S with Greyhound routes highlighted. On the verso, more information on how to ride Greyhound.
FOLDER 545		Guide to America
FOLDER 545			43.5 x 68 cm
			125 miles to the inch New York: General Drafting Co. The map is part of a supplement to the book "Guide to America," published by the Public Affairs Press, Washington, D.C.
FOLDER 546		Pleasure Map of America, circa 1953
FOLDER 546			46 x 71 cm
			Greyhound Highways Tours, Inc. Lists some major sights to see across the U.S. On the verso, a listing of various tours across the U.S. sponsored by Greyhound.
FOLDER 547		Walgreen Menu
FOLDER 547			25 x 33 cm
			Menu cover shows the outline of the U.S. and within this area are drawn tourist and other scenic stops, as well as daily scenes familiar in certain regions of the U.S. On the verso, the menu items and prices.
FOLDER 548		Vacationland USA, 1956
FOLDER 548			32.5 X 54.5 cm
			"The American Weekly" Arno, Enrico Map of U.S. with 8 different driving tours of the U.S. Each tour has small pictures that highlight scenic, historical, or tourist sights along the state.
FOLDER 549		America's Products and the Trucks That Carry Them, circa 1958
FOLDER 549			55.5 x 93.5 cm
			New Jersey: General Drafting Co., Inc. For the Automobile Manufacterers Association. Map shows the products generated in various areas of the U.S. The border area gives picture examples of the trucks that transport them.
FOLDER 550		Help Produce With War Bonds
FOLDER 550			55 x 70 cm
			Rojankovsky, F. Map of the U.S. used to promote war bond sales among school children. Map has the products of the U.S. as well as the location of war supplies marked on the map. On the verso, how to get more information on the bond drive program.
FOLDER 551		Pictorial Wildlife and Game Map of the United States, circa 1956
FOLDER 551			48 x 68 cm
			A.R. Gellman and Co. Moss, Ira Shows the various game available in different regions. Surrounding the map are smaller maps denoting the wintering and nesting areas of different animals.
FOLDER 552		Our United States, circa 1943
FOLDER 552			80 x 88 cm
			1 inch= 110 miles New York: Washington Square Book Shop Henry, Everett The main map shows the natural resources, minerals, and products of various regions of the U.S. through pictures and symbols. Surrounding inserts show "Railway Systems," "Motor Highways," and "Air Routes."
FOLDER 553		Aaron Bohrod's America Its History, 1946
FOLDER 553			56.5 x 83 cm
			Bohrod, Aaron Map depicts famous events in American history.
FOLDER 554		Medicinal Plant Map of the United States of America, circa 1932
FOLDER 554			84 x 138 cm
			New York: Einson-Freeman Co., Inc. Map shows pictures of plants that are grown in the U.S. and are important to pharmacology. Border surrounding map shows medicinal plants.
FOLDER 555		Scenic map of Alabama
FOLDER 555			28.5 x 21.5 cm
			Mobile: The Powers Co. Way, Geo. B. Pictorial map of the U.S. Covered sheets containing the various states can be cut out and pasted to the blank map.
FOLDER 556		Jimmy's Tops the World for Good Food
FOLDER 556			26 x 36 cm
			Placemat Map of Alaska showing the major towns, animals, and scenes from Alaskan way of life. Shows the location of Jimmy's in Fairbanks. Letter on back of map dated 5 August 1961.
FOLDER 557		Alaska Early History - Modern Growth America's Last Great Frontier, circa 1958
FOLDER 557			43.5 x 54 cm
			California: G.P. Dicus Map of major towns and the history and trivia relating to various places. The wildlife and Indians are discussed.
FOLDER 558		The Last Frontier
FOLDER 558			35.5 x 40.5 cm
			Chicago: Abbolt Laboriatories Chase, J. Frances Map shows the main cities in Alaska as well as the wildlife and boats of the area.
FOLDER 559		Alaska
FOLDER 559			30 x 30 cm
			Switzerland Textile Embroidered map shows the state, major towns, landmarks, and the Alaskan highway.
FOLDER 560		Purchase of Alaska 1867
FOLDER 560			20.5 x 30.5 cm
			Placemat Map shows Alaska shaded and superimposed over the "Lower 48." Pictures of Seward, President Johnson, and Alexander II, the Czar of Russia are shown.
FOLDER 561		Alaska Land of Adventure, circa 1953
FOLDER 561			26.5 x 29.5 cm
			Seattle: Alaska Steamship Co. Map shows the main rail, river, and road routes to the cities of Alaska. Also marks the cruise ship route to these major cities.
FOLDER 562		The March of Progress in Phoenix and Arizona, circa 1932
FOLDER 562			59 x 43.5 cm
			Phoenix Republic and Gazette Photograph/poster of a cowboy by a cactus looking up at the dream that is Modern Phoenix. On the verso, a cartoon time line of the history of Phoenix, "Arizona Land of Romance."
FOLDER 563		Indian Reservations of the Southwest
FOLDER 563			30.5 x 45 cm
			Map shows Arizona and Nevada shaded areas designated Reservations. Dolls dressed in native American dress are labelled as to their tribe.
FOLDER 564		[A literary Map of Arizona], circa 1974
FOLDER 564			43 x 27.5 cm
			Cohen, Saul Magazine article Map shows the state of Arizona with places and landmarks written in. The titles of novels are marked corresponding to the areas they are associated with. The authors and dates of publication listed below.
FOLDER 565		The Southwest, 1963
FOLDER 565			33.5 x 26 cm
			Look Magazine Kaufman, Joe Pictorial map of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Shows the various major cities, landmarks, historic sites, resources, and products of the area. Accompanying article.
FOLDER 566		Arizona the Wonder State, circa 1932
FOLDER 566			58.5 x 43.5 cm
			Phoenix Republic and Gazette Pictorial map shows the major cities, road and railways, topography, recreation, and scenic areas of the state. On the verso, text and photographs of Arizona.
FOLDER 567		Flagstaff in the Center of the Most Amazing and Beautiful Country in the World
FOLDER 567			13.5 x 20.5 cm
			Laben, A. Menu Map on the verso of the menu for "Golden Drumstick Fried Chicken -- the very best!" Map shows the location of the restaurant in relation to the nearby resorts, parks, and major interstate highways.
FOLDER 568		Map of Globe [Arizona], circa 1957
FOLDER 568			24.5 x 34 cm
			Mesa: Claire Millett Map shows the streets of Globe and small history of the town. Surrounding the map are the ads of local businessmen. On the verso, the map shows the location and distances of Globe to other towns.
FOLDER 569		California Looking East from the Pacific at the Golden State
FOLDER 569			35 x 53 cm
			Holiday [Magazine] Lovett, Libbie Cartograph of California shows much of what the state is famous for -- redwoods, oranges, sunshine, deserts, etc.
FOLDER 570		A Map of Sunny California, circa 1932
FOLDER 570			25 x 19 cm
			Curtis, Helen Perry Textile An embroidered map shows the outline of California and some of the things associated with it -- cactus, cars, mountains, etc.
FOLDER 571		California
FOLDER 571			100 x 85 cm
			Textile Burlap. Printed map shows the main towns of California, landmarks, points of interest, and the state seal.
FOLDER 572		California
FOLDER 572			69 x 42.5 cm
			Textile Towel map shows the major towns, landmarks, state flag and seal, as well as part of neighbouring Nevada.
FOLDER 573		[Hollywood], circa 1940
FOLDER 573			32.5 x 23 cm
			The Rocky Mountains News Sunday Magazine Scarbo, George Cartoon map of where the movie stars work and restaurants they may eat at. Brief auto tour route marked.
FOLDER 574		[Monterey Bay], circa 1933
FOLDER 574			53 x 40 cm
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