Texas Pride War Map

[Fred Harvey Company]

World War Map Including Guide to U.S. Service Ribbons [San Antonio Promotional Overprint] [WWII Home Front]

San Antonio WWII Promotional Map — Fred Harvey Issue with Ribbon Guide

A WWII-era Fred Harvey promotional map overprinted with a patriotic San Antonio slogan, combining geographic reference with a detailed guide to U.S. military ribbons—an engaging example of home-front messaging and regional promotion during the war years.

This example carries a distinctive overprinted promotional slogan across the upper margins:
+++ 'Where ever you may go all thoughts lead from San Antonio. Don’t leave Texas!'
and
+++ 'No matter what state you may go to all states lead to San Antonio! AND VICA VERSA'

Such localized overprints suggest distribution as a regional promotional or tourism piece, likely tied to San Antonio’s wartime identity as a major military and transportation hub. This feature distinguishes the present example from standard issues and adds crossover appeal to collectors of Texas and regional ephemera.

The map includes:
+++ A full-color world map (Mercator projection)
+++ A detailed map of the United States
+++ Illustrated chart of U.S. military decorations and campaign ribbons

CONDITION: Folded as issued. Center fold shows weakness extending toward the right panel; typical light handling wear and age toning. Remains complete and fully legible with strong color. Opened: approximately 14 by 22 inches; folds to pocket format. c. 1943–1945

A modest but engaging piece of WWII home-front material, enhanced by its uncommon San Antonio promotional overprint and Fred Harvey association.

Genres: Ephemera, Americana, Cartography, Military History
Subjects: World War II Home Front, San Antonio Texas, Fred Harvey Company, Military Ribbons and Decorations, Promotional Maps, U.S. Armed Forces, Wartime Advertising, Rand McNally Maps.

Item #21773

Price: $24.00