A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Service of The Greyhound Lines

This vibrant pictorial map was issued as an ephemeral giveaway by the Greyhound Lines, but the contents offer a snapshot of the prewar self-identity of the United States. From coast to coast, approachable cartoon vignettes capture important elements of regional culture, history, leisure, and industry. These include humorous elements (like the ‘Bored Walk’ in Atlantic City), reflections of national pride, current events (note the Trylon and Perisphere of the New York World’s Fair), and unfortunate contemporary stereotypes (like the ‘Mammy’ picking cotton in Georgia). The image is signed K.V. in the lower right margin. Published in 1939 by Reserve Litho. of Cleveland, Ohio. Copyrighted by the Greyhound Corporation.