Van Wormer Walsh

              1940

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Travels with a Purpose
Van Wormer Walsh

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THE STUDENT WORLD TRAVELER




ANCIENT WALLS OF OXFORD


IRELAND SMILES AGAIN


HOW MEXICO SOLVES ITS TRUANCY


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TRAVELS WITH A PURPOSE
VAN WORMER WALSH lectures upon the lands abroad, yet to call his talks travel talks is a great mistake.  What the traveler sees and what he experiences are covered of course but Mr. Walsh is far more interested in the whys and wherefores, the history, the cultural contributions, the natural resources, the industries, the modes of life, the national problems and how they are being solved, native points of view and those details which make the land unique and valuable to the world's family of nations.

The talks are the result of sound study and accurate observations and contain vast stores of information yet all of this is delightfully camouflaged by the speaker's humane understanding and spontaneous humor, and are brought into reality by the illustrations all in color.

VAN WORMER WALSH has been a life long traveler of the world.  His education is derived not only from study in Oxford, England, and graduation at Harvard, but also from over one-half million miles of travel through nearly every country of the six continents, and intimate associations with their peoples.

Six feet in height, keenly observant, he has gone through the world finding that friendliness, tact, and a sense of humor offer to the traveler the hospitality of palaces and peasants' cottages.  His cosmopolitan point of view, his accurate stories, his humor, and his illustrations in color take you on journeys which are never forgotten.




LECTURE SUBJECTS

• THE REBIRTH OF IRELAND—Successful after nine centuries of struggle, the Irish are at home again, kings in their own castles, ascending the road to health, contentment and general prosperity.  In motoring through the Irish Free State and Ulster we visit not only the beauty spots, the castles and thatched cottages but the seats of government and learning and the vast new array of factories and playgrounds, model homes and public schools.  And we come to realize how Ireland with its rich history has been a powerful contributor to the world in leaders and in the arts.  A Republic rises again upon original foundations over one thousand years in age.
• MEXICO AWAKENS—So close at hand, we find Mexico a Mecca for every type of traveler.  By tracing the fall and rise of a civilization we discover how a land so rich in history, beauty and natural resource has come again into its own by successful campaigns for democratic government and national education.  By visiting colorful cities and villages, ancient temples, rich mines and vast haciendas we see in this complete cross section why Mexico should not be omitted from our travels.
• ENGLISH INNS AND GARDENS—As on a pilgrimage we wander through England, Scotland and Wales to visit and study the formal gardens—but we pause perhaps longer in those more intimate ones, which are so fortunately within the reach of all of us.  Enroute we have stopped at the famous Inns, each of which is unique in its collection of treasure and tradition.
• WHERE THE EAST BEGINS—In few spots can one find the world more colorful or customs more curious than in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.  Life with the Berber and Arab in their cities and desert oases under the influence of their Mohammedan culture is fascinating.  By train, motor and caravan we visit mosques, souks, palaces, mud villages, palm dotted deserts in the land of romance, that greater Garden of Allah.
• AROUND SOUTH AMERICA—A rapid but comprehensive visit to our southern neighbors whose friendship and commerce we reciprocally need and a greater understanding of whom we should acquire.  From Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina we travel over the glorious Andes and on into Chile, Bolivia, Peru and lands North, the realms of the Indian, the strong-hold of the Ancient Inca.
• THE AGE AND YOUTH OF OXFORD—By living with the student, his life at Oxford, the important and interesting contrasts in the American and English forms of education are described.  By a thorough visit to the colleges and gardens we find what a treasure house they are in art, interest and unique tradition.  And in Oxford too, humor is considered the spice of life.
• LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN—Scandinavia is rich in history and culture, natural beauty and hospitality.  It is a land of general prosperity and advanced people.  The jails are empty.  The scenic grandeur of Norway and Sweden are contrasts to far-off Iceland and miniature Denmark.  Our trip carries us through Iceland, Norway and fiords, across Sweden by the Gota Canal and by plane to Denmark.  A colorful entertaining tour of the realm of the Viking which today is the land of leaders in music, literature and democratic governments.
• THE HEART OF AN EMPIRE—England, Scotland and Wales by motor is a general tour around and across the world's most historic, most vital island.  Of course the well-known and beloved high spots are shown again.  In addition we search out the intimate and hidden corners, so rich in literature and lore.  This talk is not only a delight to the lover of England but presents in silhouette those reasons why the land of John Bull has been for centuries the balance wheel of the entire world.

ALL LECTURES ILLUSTRATED IN COLOR
MR. WALSH FURNISHES HIS OWN LANTERN AND OPERATOR




A FEW OF MANY COMMENTS
PITTSBURGH—CARNEGIE MUSEUM—Your appearances are accompanied by invariable success.  You have created a real following among your appreciative listeners and your return is eagerly anticipated as a genuine treat.  (5)

CHICAGO—EVANSTON WOMAN'S CLUB—January 9th will be remembered as a happy occasion.  We shall be glad to see you again.  (3)

PHILADELPHIA—TEMPLE UNIVERSITY—Our students enjoyed Mr. Walsh very much and I do not hesitate to recommend him.

CLEVELAND—WINGS OF ADVENTURE SERIES—Your lecture was so comprehensive that a question period would have been an anti climax.

BROOKLYN — INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES—We shall hope to have the great pleasure of hearing him again.  (2)

CHICAGO—UNION LEAGUE CLUB—The audience would have been glad to have listened another hour.  (3)

BOSTON—MALDEN LIBRARY COURSE—I regard him as one of the best lecturers we have ever had in our course.  (2)


CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
—Last night was a true triumph.  Several hundred late comers had to be turned away for lack of space.


PORTLAND, MAINE—PRESS HERALD
—The lecture was described by officers of the Association as being one of the finest ever sponsored by them.  (2)

PROVIDENCE—RHODE ISLAND WOMAN'S CLUB—We thank you for a very entertaining and instructive afternoon.



SOME RECENT ENGAGEMENTS

Englewood, N. J.—Woman's Club.
Greenwich, Conn.—Travel Club.
Boston—Malden Library Course (2).
Schenectady—Union College.
Ridgewood, N. J.—Woman's Club.
Albany Institute of History and Art.
Pittsburgh—Carnegie Museum (5).
Baltimore—Roland Park Woman's Club (2).
Lynn, Mass.—Outlook Club.
Wilmington, Del.—New Century Club.
Mexico City—Dept. of Foreign Affairs.
New York City—Sanzoray Club.
Atlantic City—Hotel Dennis.
Chicago—Highland Park Woman's Club.
Philadelphia—U. of Penna. Museum.
Cleveland—Wings of Adventure Series.
Buffalo—Museum of Science.
Newark, N. J.—Contemporary Club.
Chicago—Evanston Woman's Club (3).
Detroit—Review Club (2).
Boston—Steinert Hall.
Portland, Maine—M. C. M. Assn. (2).
Erie, Pa.—Woman's Club (5).
Cincinnati—Chamber of Commerce Forum (6).
Chicago—University Club.
Wellesley Hills, Mass.—Woman's Club.
Philadelphia—Hathaway-Shakespeare Club (2).
Brooklyn—Institute of Arts and Sciences (2).
Philadelphia—Temple University.
Montclair, N. J.—Woman's Club.
Andover, Mass.—Abbott School.
Cincinnati—Woman's Club.
University of Delaware.
Niagara Falls—Unitarian Church Forum.
Peoria, Ill.—Woman's Club (5).
Providence—Rhode Island Woman's Club.
Erie, Pa.—Teacher's Institute (4).
Chicago—Union League Club (3).
Philadelphia—Modern Club.
Maplewood, N. J.—Woman's Club.
Cincinnati—Wyoming Woman's Club (7).
Reading, Pa.—Woman's Club (2).
Marietta College (5).
Lexington, Ky.—Woman's Club.
Toledo—Woman's Educational Club (3).
Akron—Woman's City Club.
Baltimore—Arundell Club.
Holland, Mich.—Women's Literary Club.
Cincinnati—Hughes High School (11).
Kent, Ohio—State University.
Washington, Pa.—Current Events Club (3).
Lawrence, Mass.—White Fund.
Groton, Mass.—Town Hall.
Washington, D. C.—Shoreham Hotel. etc. etc. etc.

(*) Number of appearances.



MANAGEMENTS

WALTER VAN DER SHUTTS
418 South 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa.—Personal Manager
A. H. HANDLEY
162 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.—New England States
THE HORNER BUREAU
3000 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo.{WEST AND SOUTH, OF ILLINOIS
THE EMERSON BUREAU
850 Orchestra Bldg., Chicago, Ill.{WISCONSIN, ILLINOIS MICHIGAN AND INDIANA