COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Fisher, Joseph R.
Author:
Planters Peanuts (Firm)
Date:
1950
Short Title:
Louisiana : The pelican state -- Arkansas : The wonder state -- Alabama : The cotton state -- Mississippi : The magnolia state.
Publisher:
Planters Peanuts
Publisher Location:
Suffolk
Publisher Location:
Wilkes-Barre
Type:
View
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
18
Obj Width cm:
52
Note:
Four views, representing Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi. Views show examples of the landscape and natural resources. Each view includes an inset map of the state, which marks the location of the capital city with a star. Accompanied by descriptive text, the state flags, seals and flowers: magnolia, apple blossom, goldenrod and magnolia, respectively. The view of each state appears both in color (on top) and in black and white (bottom), the latter inviting coloration. Together, views are 18 x 52 cm, on two sheets 20 x 54 cm.
State/Province:
Louisiana
State/Province:
Arkansas
State/Province:
Alabama
State/Province:
Mississippi
Subject:
Pictorial map
Subject:
Tourism
Full Title:
Louisiana : The pelican state -- Arkansas : The wonder state -- Alabama : The cotton state -- Mississippi : The magnolia state.
List No:
14374.012
Series No:
12
Publication Author:
Fisher, Joseph R.
Publication Author:
Planters Peanuts (Firm)
Pub Date:
1950
Pub Title:
Seeing the U.S.A. with Mr. Peanut : A story book trip through the 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico / presented by the makers of Planters Peanuts, Planters Nuts & Chocolate Co., Suffolk, Va. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. San Francisco, Cal. This book created by Joseph R. Fisher. Printed in U.S.A.
Pub Note:
Seeing the U.S.A. with Mr. Peanut : A story book trip through the 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, by Joseph R. Fisher; published by Planters Nuts & Chocolate Co., Suffolk, Va., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and San Francisco, Ca. National. National atlas with pictorial views promoting tourism throughout the United States, with the character Mr. Peanut as tour guide. Touts itself as an ”Entertaining and educational paint book”. Bound in paper with a pictorial map of the United States on both the front and back covers, printed in color. Volume comprised of 28 unnumbered pages. Includes introductory text, beginning, “Mr. Peanut is proud to bring you the story of the U.S.A. Rich farms, busy factories, abundant minerals... all have helped to make and keep America great. In this his latest paint book, Mr. Peanut takes you on a make-believe trip through the United States.” Atlas contains 53 views featuring the 48 states (as of 1950), the territories of Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Puerto Rico, the Canal Zone and the Virgin Islands. Views show examples of the landscape and natural resources, and include inset maps marking the locations of capital cities with stars. Accompanied by descriptive text, the state flags, seals and flowers. Each view presented in both color and black and white, the latter inviting coloration. With two identical copies of a letter addressed to the reader, “Dear Friend, It is with great pleasure that we send you this beautiful and instructive Paint Book … “ Signed, “Sincerely yours, Mr. Peanut.”
Pub List No:
14374.000
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Pub Height cm:
20
Pub Width cm:
27
Image No:
14374012.jp2
Authors:
Fisher, Joseph R.; Planters Peanuts (Firm)
