Magazine, "Motor Camper & Tourist," June 1924

Summary

The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. Motor Camper and Tourist offered advice on how and where to go. Its first issue from 1924, shown here, included articles on "How to Go Motor Camping" and "Tin Can Tourists," as well as trip suggestions, equipment advertisements, and handy tips.

The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. Motor Camper and Tourist offered advice on how and where to go. Its first issue from 1924, shown here, included articles on "How to Go Motor Camping" and "Tin Can Tourists," as well as trip suggestions, equipment advertisements, and handy tips.

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

June 1924

Subject Date

June 1924

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

92.150.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 12 in

Width: 9 in

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