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| Alaska |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for the beautiful Alaska. There are two photos of this area, which was not yet a state, one from a ship looking at the icy coast and the other of a couple of hikers looking at a lake high among the mountains. The ad headline calls this the "Colorful interlude in nearby Alaska". |
February 1941 National Geographic |
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| American West |
Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for the Union Pacific Railroad. The ad mentions trips to "7 Scenic Regions": the So. Utah-Arizona National Parks, Yellowstone-Grand Teton, Colorado Mountain Parks, California, Sun Valley, Dude Ranches and the Pacific Northwest & Alaska. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 21, 1955 Life magazine |
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| Bermuda |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for travel to this warm and friendly island. The ad has four photos of people golfing, sitting, sightseeing and enjoying the beach. The ad headline tells us that "Bermuda, Her charm and grace are made of many things". |
Marcj 1959 National Geographic |
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| Bermuda |
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a large photo of a couple on small motorcycles going down a colorful roadway and a smaller photo of a couple in bathing suits on the beach. The ad headline says that "In Bermuda, one of our most valued traditions is value received." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
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April 1984 Life magazine |
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| Britain |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad that tries to convince you how affordable it would be to go to Britain and "come back with a wealth of memories and treasure". The ad has a photo of a couple starting up the short stairway to one of the old hostelries in ancient Rye and shows a lunch menu where a meal can be had for 84 cents. |
October 1954 National Geographic |
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| Canada |
Black and white 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad that is trying to make the best of a bad time. This advertisement, from before the U.S. entered World War II, claims that "Canada at War is still the Greatest Playground in the World. 14 Million Americans say so!". The ad makes statement like "It is just as easy to return to the United States as it is to enter Canada" and "Your Canadian vacation will do double duty" explaining that money spent in Canada will help them repay the U.S. for war supplies that Canada is buying. |
April 1941 National Geographic |
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| Canada |
Black and white 4 3/4" x 12 1/2" ad for travel to Canada. The ad has several photos of the wide open spaces of this country and a headline that reminds us that "There's room to relax in uncrowded Canada". This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 21, 1955 Life magazine |
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| Canada |
Full color 9" x 12" ad meant to encourage you to visit Canada. The ad has a small photo of a group of people at Borden Ferry Summerside and a larger photo of a couple lying on a beach waving to a boat that is driving by. The ad headline tempts you to "Laze by a lake in uncrowded Canada and let the world go by." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
February 1957 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| Canada |
Full color 8 3/4" x 11 3/4" ad with five different photos of things to do and places to go in Canada. The ad headline calls a visit to Canada "...the foreign vacation for all the family!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 1958 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| Canada |
6 1/4" x - 1/2" ad with a coupon that will get you a Free! Canadian Vacation Package. The ad has a photo of a family having a picnic on large rocks next to a peaceful stream and another photo that shows an overhead view of one of their cities with tall, period buildings. |
March 1959 National Geographic |
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| Canada |
Black and white 9 1/2" x 13" ad has several photos of the views you would see if you were to drive along the Trans-Canada Highway. The ad headline tells you that "The Trans-Canada Highway beckons you across a nation. Canada...the wonderful world at your doorstep!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
May 7, 1960 Saturday Evening Post |
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| Canada |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for Summer in Canada. The ad has photos of people enjoying summer in Canada with a headline reminding you "Don't bring your fur coat to Canada this summer. Someone mught shoot it." |
May 1968 National Geographic |
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| Canada |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for the Summer Events of Canada. The ad has photos of Indians, climbing poles, plays, tuba playing Mounties, bike racing and items left over from expo '67. The ad headline claims this is "How we keep you coming back for more." |
June 1968 National Geographic |
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| Canada |
Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad with a photo of a small street with stone houses and a castle visible on a hill in the background. The ad headline asks you to "Visit our surprising cities" and has a coupon to mail for information. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 26, 1971 Life magazine |
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| Colorado |
Full color 4 1/2" x 12" ad that asks you to visit Colorado. America's Vacation Paradise!". The ad has a very scenic photo of a group of people standing by a small lake with the beautiful mountains in the background. This ad is actually paid for by the Burlington Route Railroad. This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 1963 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| expo 67 |
Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for the International Exposition that took place in Montreal, Canada. The ad discusses the activities, transportation and the tickets. The ad headline describes it as "No exposition like it in this century. expo 67". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
May 20, 1966 Life magazine |
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| Florida |
Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad with six photos of activities that can be enjoyed when you visit Florida. The ad headline assures you that the "Best place to play best is any place in Florida". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 1958 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| Florida |
Full color 4 3/4" x 12" ad with a photo of a wind-blown beach where a mother is using a towel to dry off her young son who seems to have lost his bathing suit. The ad headline claims that "All us kids love Florida in the good old summer budget vacation time!". This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
May 1962 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| Hawaii |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for the Matson Cruise Ship Line. The ad has a photo of a young girl sitting in a native boat that is still onshore and she is playing like she is paddling. The ad headline reminds us that "It's such fun to be in Hawaii". |
January 1941 National Geographic |
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| Ireland |
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has an overhead photo of a white house that has been placed in the middle of a beautiful green landscape. The ad headline warns "Oh, how this unspoiled land will spoil you". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
April 1984 Life magazine |
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| Israel |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad has a photo of a robed man leaning against one of the columns of a church with very high ceilings and spartan pews. The ad headline claims that "Richard the Lionhearted thought this was a quaint old church.". |
November 1963 National Geographic |
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| Louisiana |
Full color 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" ad for the Mardi Gras. The ad has eight small photos of people enjoying what has been called "the biggest free show on earth". The ad describes what is seen in each of these pictures. |
January 1966 National Geographic |
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| Malaya |
Black and white 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for travel to this Southeast Asia country, without joining the army. The ad contains a photo of buildings along a city street and a drawing of life and some of the native activities. The ad headline says "Selamat datang" which it translates as being an expression for welcoming a friend. |
November 1963 National Geographic |
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| Manitoba |
Black and white 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad for Travel to this Canadian Province. The ad has a photo of a group of people sitting on horses in the middle of a Big Country Prairie. The ad headline introduces "CareFree Manitoba!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
June 12, 1964 Life magazine |
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| Manitoba |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for the beauty of this province of Canada. The ad has a photo of some wetlands that you can just smell the fish swimming through. The ad headline claims that you get this "...and all the comforts of home". |
June 1968 National Geographic |
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| Mexico |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for the land of the 1968 Olympics. The ad has three photos of the scenery and of the people enjoying it and a drawing of a hurdler in a race. The ad headline claims by visiting you will fall "Head over Heels for Mexico". |
June 1968 National Geographic |
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| New Mexico |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for the wonderful things you would see if you were to visit New Mexico. The ad has several photos of Carlsbad Cavern, Elephant Butte Lake and the Indian Cliff Dwellings which still look the same and other photos of the Indians performing, chili peppers drying and picnic and camp grounds. The ad headline tempts you with the statment "Want a different vacation? Come to big, high, cool, unspoiled New Mexico - the fabulous Land of Enchantment!" |
July 1953 National Geographic |
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| New Orleans |
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for The World's Fair in New Orleans. The ad has a close-up photo of a happy person that is probably left over from Mardi Gras. The ad headline says "Just once in a lifetime". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
April 1984 Life magazine |
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| New York State |
Black and white 9 3/4" x 13" ad for the wonders of New York State. Thd ad has a photo of a lady in a bathing suit and a towel wrapped around her head as she stands at a clean, large beach. The ad headline asks is this the "Riviera? No...New York State". The ad also mentions other attractions that can be visited throughout the state. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
May 7, 1960 Saturday Evening Post |
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| Ontario |
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo of a sidewalk cafe scene that has tables filled with people eating while surrounded by old and new buildings. The ad headline calls this "Vintage Vantage". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
April 1984 Life magazine |
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| Oregon |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad with two photos of the scenery you would be seeing if you had visited Oregon in 1955. There is a peaceful view of the sun setting on the Pacific Ocean and another of several people sitting next to a river as a canoe slowly moves along. The ad headline promises that "You'll remember Oregon". |
February 1955 National Geographic |
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| Paris |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for travel to Paris on TWA. The ad has a photo of a Street Scene in Montmarte, Paris, France that shows people walking along a narrow shop filled street. The ad headline promises that "You'll always remember Paris with it's captivating charms". |
August 1952 National Geographic |
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| San Francisco |
Black and white 5" x 11 1/4" ad to encourage travelers to enjoy "Summer in the California that's centered by San Francisco". The ad has a picture of "Carmel Mission - at Carmel - By - The - Sea" and a drawing of a car driving through a cutout redwood tree. The ad mentions many other places of interest and talks about the many different ways to get to California. |
March 1930 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| San Francisco |
Black and white 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad with a panoramic picture of a couple standing next to their parked car and looking at "San Francisco from Twin Peaks". The ad headline claims that "Everyone feels younger on these hills". |
February 1941 National Geographic |
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| San Francisco |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad put out by Californians Inc.. The ad has three drawings of life and scenes from San Francisco. The ad headline encourages you to "Come to San Francisco this year for inspiring vacation days". |
March 1959 National Geographic |
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| Texas |
Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad for travel to the great state of Texas. The ad has a photo of a moonlit night in a cabin overlooking Lake Travis in Texas Hill Country. The ad contains a coupon that could be sent to the Texas Tourist Development Agancy for information. |
November 1968 National Geographic |
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