Pamphlets and Brochures – CARDBOARD AMERICA

Holiday Inn 1956 Directory

By: Jordan Smith March 9, 2018March 15, 2018

Cardboard Motels, Pamphlets and Brochures1956, Chain, Directory, Holiday Inn, Motel7 Comments

In early 1956 Holiday Inn was just beginning to take over as the dominant motel chain. The first Holiday Inn Hotel Courts location opened by Kemmons Wilson at 4941 Summer Ave. in Memphis, Tennessee in the summer of 1952. Within two years three more locations would open in Memphis and a few locations across several…

The Red Shell Game

By: Jordan Smith August 15, 2017August 15, 2017

Pamphlets and Brochures1948, Communism, IllinoisLeave a Comment

Let’s not gamble with America! This is a 4 page pamphlet given out in 1948 to stem the “RED TIDE”. It was distributed on “Freedom Day” in September of 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. Due to the success of that (whatever that means) it is highly recommended that it be distributed throughout Gary, Indiana.

Disneyland by Starlite – August 3-9, 1969

By: Jordan Smith August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

Pamphlets and Brochures1969, Pamphlet, Theme ParkLeave a Comment

“Something wonderful happens when the magic of night time meets the magic of Disneyland. And that’s why Disneyland After Dark is fast becoming a favorite with grownups” – a radio commercial for Disneyland by Starlite. In the Summer of 1969, Disneyland ran a summer promotion complete with live music and fireworks in attempt to lure…

How to Get A U.S. Government Job (1935)

By: Jordan Smith April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

Pamphlets and Brochures1935, Booklet, How To...Leave a Comment

How to Get a U.S. Government Job was published in 1935 by the Franklin Institute of Rochester, New York. The Franklin Institute was established in 1905 and was dedicated to the memory of Benjamin Franklin. it’s goals were to aid the American citizen in better himself. The following 30+ page booklet will tell you everything…