James R. Powell Route 66 postcard collection
Identification Note
Postcards in this collection include the prefix "Rt66" before the item number.
Dates
- Creation: 1926-1960s
Creator
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
4.2 Linear Feet (4,000 postcards in 7 boxes and 1 oversize container)
Abstract
This collection consists of 4,000 printed and real photograph postcards of the eight states Route 66 runs through, mainly dating from the mid-1920s through the 1960s. The images document the highway, tourist attractions, and roadside architecture such as motels, service stations, restaurants, and diners.
Stack Location
2 39 2
Provenance
Donated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District as part of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives Collection at the Newberry Library.
Subject
- Curt Teich Postcard Archives Collection (Newberry Library) (Organization)
Source
- Lake County Forest Preserve District (Ill.) (Donor, Organization)
Geographic
- Title
- James R. Powell Route 66 postcard collection, 1926-1960s
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org