Historical information

Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often prepared extensive drawings for him. This set of drawings of the extensive Philadelphia streetcar system would have taken many hours to prepare, before the days of colour photocopiers. Parts of the system remain in use.

Significance

Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world.

Physical description

Set of 6 ruled foolscap sheets with a drawing or plan of the Philadelphia Streetcar routes and a type note on plain paper.