COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Mora, Jo (1876-1947)
Date:
1931
Short Title:
Grand Canyon, 1931
Publisher:
Manuscript
Type:
Manuscript Map
Obj Height cm:
75
Obj Width cm:
100
Note:
This is the original drawing made by Jo Mora for the Grand Canyon map. It is about 25% larger than the printed version. See our printed copy at 8077.000. Uncolored pictorial map of Grand Canyon. Shows many humorous scenes and the activities common at the time in Grand Canyon and vicinity. Many landmarks are shown in an amusing way with historical notes. Includes illustrations in the border of Scenes and activities, with Scenic Airways, Inc. airplane on the upper center of the map. Artist Joseph "Jo" Jacinto Mora was born in Uruguay in 1876 and became an illustrator after moving to the Untied States in the early 1900s. For more information on Jo Mora's life and works, see http://www.jomoratr…
Reference:
Grandeau & Shorts Cartes 3a; Gilmore M5.
State/Province:
Arizona
Region:
Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
Subject:
Pictorial map
Full Title:
Grand Canyon. (Drawn by) Jo Mora. Copyright 1931. The Jo Mora Maps, Carmel California.
List No:
10410.001
Series No:
1
Publication Author:
Mora, Jo (1876-1947)
Pub Date:
1931
Pub Title:
Grand Canyon. (Drawn by) Jo Mora. Copyright 1931. The Jo Mora Maps, Carmel California.
Pub List No:
10410.000
Pub Type:
Manuscript Map
Pub Height cm:
75
Pub Width cm:
100
Image No:
10410001.jp2
Authors:
Mora, Jo (1876-1947)
Link To Source
Grand Canyon, 1931
