Speck, Rose M.
1934

Mississippi River paddleboat cruise to New Orleans broadside

Mississippi River Cruise: Two weeks of Adventure on the Lower Section of the Mighty Mississippi -- Aboard the picturesque steam packet "Cape Girardeau"-- Monarch of the River

DESCRIPTION: Rare original 1934 broadside for a two week Mississippi River cruise aboard the paddleboat Cape Girardeau. The event, limited to 100 passengers, was planned to depart New York on March 31, 1934 and was sponsored by Rose M. Speck of New York City.

"Two weeks of Adventure on the Lower Section of the Mighty Mississippi -- Aboard the picturesque steam packet "Cape Girardeau"-- Monarch of the River"

The $139 fare included a pullman train from New York to Memphis, Tennessee complete with a recreation car. Aboard the riverboat, passengers could plan on a two-day layover in New Orleans along with onboard entertainment including:
  • "Darkey spiritual singers"
  • Square dances
  • Costume balls
  • Masquerades
  • Deck sports
  • Sun baths
  • Swimming in the Gulf of Mexico

CREATOR: Speck, Rose M.

PUBLICATION DATE: 1934

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

BODY OF WATER: Mississippi River

CONDITION: Very good.  No tears or holes. Slight age toning. Washed. Flattened. Old repairs to fold separations from the verso.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE: 10 " x 16 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 9

PRICE: $625

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