Travel Brochures of the 20th century from 1940-1955., bulk 1940-1955

Summary

Extent:

0.3 Linear Feet This collection includes a series of travel brochures depicting the travel industry and various attractions throughout the United States. The materials are from 1940-1955, but a few brochures do not have a listed date.

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

MS005, Travel Brochures 1940-1955, Broward College Archives and Special Collections, University/College Library at Broward College Central Campus.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes travel brochures, information guides, and other tourist-related advertisements from 1940-1955. However, the majority of items are from 1952-1953. This collection is useful for researchers who want to focus on the travel industry in the 1950s. Brochures focus on parks and monuments throughout the United States.

Custodial history:

Anonymous gift to Special Collections, June 2010.

Processing information:

Processed in 2010 by Christina Foresman.

Arrangement:

32 files. Arranged by File #.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Related

Other descriptive data:

Following years of despair during the Great Depression of the 1930s and war in the 1940s, Americans sought greater leisure after their victories in Europe and in the Pacific during World War II. In the 1950s, tourism increased across the United States, bringing in more revenue for attractions and more money for state parks. Cheaper air travel made it possible for Americans to visit more places than ever before. New airplane parts developed during World War II made the price of an airline ticket comparable to the price of a train ticket. President Dwight D. Eisenhower's creation of an Interstate Highway System in 1956 also resulted in increased tourism as these highways linked the nation via high speed, limited access highways. This collection of travel guides from the 1950's is a historical snapshot of life after World War II.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Special Collections
Leaflets

Terms of access:

Since there are no restrictions on this collection, it is open to research. However, please contact Broward College Archives and Special Collections, University/College Library at Broward College Central Campus in advance to schedule an appointment.

Preferred citation:

MS005, Travel Brochures 1940-1955, Broward College Archives and Special Collections, University/College Library at Broward College Central Campus.

Location of this collection:

Broward College Archives and Special Collections

3501 Davie Road

Davie

FL

33314

USA

Contact:

https://www.broward.edu/library/archives/