Van Wormer Walsh

              1940

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LECTURES on TRAVEL
Illustrated with Superb Color Motion Pictures and Slides in Color
Van Wormer Walsh

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THE STUDENT WORLD TRAVELER

418 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania




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TRAVELS WITH A PURPOSE
Illustrated with Superb color motion pictures and slides in color

VAN WORMER WALSH lectures upon the lands at home and 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 lifelong 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.

Further notices can be found in WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA.


A 13th CENTURY ENGLISH INN



IRELAND SMILES AGAIN



PYRAMID OF TEOTIHUACAN — MEXICO





LECTURES
all illustrated with Truly Magnificent color motion pictures and color stills.

• 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 study why Mexico should not be omitted from our travels.
• THE HEART OF AN EMPIRE—England and Scotland 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 a delight to the lover of England and to those who enjoy an intensely interesting journey.
• 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 also the seats of government and learning and the vast new array of factories and playgrounds, model homes and public schools.  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 its original foundations two thousand years in age.
• AFFORDING FLORIDA—A happy and delightful motor trip in Henry the Faithful around the coasts and through the midlands of our south eastern peninsula.  We revisit the noted high spots and then discover the countless other interests for young and old so often overlooked on a quick journey through this Paradise which not only justly affords attention but one which by all of us can be afforded.
• ENGLISH INNS AND GARDENS—As on a pilgrimage we wander through England and Scotland to visit and study the formal gardens—but we pause perhaps longer in those more intimate ones which are fortunately within the financial reach of all of us.  Enroute we live at the famous Inns, each of which is unique in its collection of treasure and tradition.
• THE NETHERLANDS—One thousand miles by motor and canal through what we know as Holland, warm, sturdy and picturesque, where one enjoys the old time flavor of windmills and tulips amidst a present day progress thoroughly Twentieth Century.  This lecture gives a complete picture of life in the Netherlands and covers points of tourist interest in a country mostly below sea-level but mountainous in charm, beauty and sincerity.
• 'UP' AT OXFORD—Through living with the student during his life at Oxford the important and interesting contrasts in the American and English forms of education are observed.  By a thorough visit to the colleges and their gardens we discover what a treasure house they are, so rich in art, interest and unique tradition.  And in Oxford too, humor is considered the spice of life.

MR. WALSH FURNISHES HIS OWN PROJECTORS AND OPERATOR EXCEPT IN CASES INVOLVING LABOR UNIONS




A FEW OF MANY COMMENTS

THE PHILADELPHIA FORUM
—I cannot help telling you what a complete and delightful success your lecture on The Heart of an Empire was.  Nearly 2500 members of the Forum came in spite of the bad weather and all of them were glad they had come.  It was one of the most successful lectures we have had for a long time.


DETROIT—WORLD ADVENTURE SERIES
—Van Wormer Walsh's magnificent new Mexico show is the answer to everybody's prayer.  It's the answer to the audience's prayer because it pictures this tourists' paradise in gorgeous natural color, and only natural color can do Mexico justice.  These films have everything—comprehensiveness, information, human interest, humor, variety, scenery, fun, and above all the inimitable Mexican people themselves.  And the show is the answer to a harrassed lecture manager's prayer because it has box office appeal.  We sold every ticket we had, including standing room, boxes and even the orchestra pit and turned away 2,000 people.  I consider Van Wormer Walsh one of the most superbly accomplished speakers on the platform. (5 appearances).


HARTFORD-BUSHNELL MEMORIAL HALL
—The movies of Ireland which Van Wormer Walsh showed at our hall were the best of their kind yet shown here.  Furthermore, his narration was the most informative and interesting lecture on the subject that I have heard.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.—WOMAN'S CLUB—As Program Chairman, I consider it a privilege to pass on the good word to other organizations who are looking for an outstanding speaker.  You gave us the most delightful program thus far this season.  It is not easy to please 500 members of a woman's club but, without exception, I have heard nothing but the most enthusiastic praise for your lecture on English Inns and Gardens.  (2 appearances).

CHICAGO—UNION LEAGUE CLUB—The audience would have been glad to have listened for another hour.  (4 appearances).


CINCINNATI—THE ENQUIRER
—Last night was a true triumph.  Several hundred late comers had to be turned away for lack of space.  (The Art Center—3 appearances).

RICHMOND, VA.—WOMAN'S CLUB—'English Inns and Gardens' at the Woman's Club brought a capacity audience which enjoyed Mr. Walsh's beautiful color motion pictures and delightful talk even more than they had anticipated.  After the program many expressed to me their gratitude for this hour of beauty and refreshment which was like an oasis in this troubled world.

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 appearances).

KANSAS CITY —ROTARY CLUB—The subtle humor and splendid descriptive powers contributed to the delightful program we enjoyed.  (2 appearances).

BROOKLYN—INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES—We shall hope to have the great pleasure of hearing him again.  (8 appearances).


CLEVELAND—WINGS OF ADVENTURE SERIES
—Your lecture (Mexico) was so comprehensive that a question period would have been an anti-climax.—(2 appearances).

NEW YORK CITY—AMERICAN WOMAN'S CLUB—All were unanimous in expressing their enthusiasm for the magnificent pictures and realistic descriptions.

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

ST. LOUIS—WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—We were pleased with your manner of presentation and the beauty of your pictures.  (2 appearances).



SOME RECENT ENGAGEMENTS

Philadelphia—Philadelphia Forum
New York City—Columbia University
Boston—Mornings of Diversion Series
Pittsburgh—20th Century Club 2*
Detroit—Catholic Women's League
Richmond, Va.,—Woman's Club
Chicago—Union League Club 4*
Omaha, Neb.—Tech and Benson Schools 4*
New Britain, Conn.—Woman's Club
Brooklyn—Institute of Arts and Sciences 8*
Newark, N. J.—a'Kempis Club 2*
Baltimore—Roland Park Woman's Club 3*
Greenwich, Conn.—Travel Club 2*
Atlantic City—Hotel Dennis 2*
Pittsburgh—Carnegie Museum 5*
Kalamazoo, Mich.—State Teachers' College
Cleveland—Wings of Adventure Series 2*
Philadelphia—U. of Penna. Museum
Trenton—State Teachers' College 4*
Davenport, Iowa—Woman's Club
Chicago—Oak Park Woman's Club
St. Louis-Washington U.—Lecture Series 2*
Englewood, N. J.—Woman's Club 2*
Mexico City—Dept. of Foreign Affairs
Philadelphia—Hathaway-Shakespeare Club 3*
Cincinnati—Chamber of Commerce Forum 6*
Erie, Pa.—Teachers' Institute 4*
Montclair, N. J.—Woman's Club
Groton, Mass.—Town Hall 2*
Chicago—University Club
Philadelphia—Modern Club 3*
Providence—Catholic Women's Club
Cincinnati—Wyoming Woman's Club 7*
Detroit—World Adventure Series 5*
Hartford—Bushnell Memorial Hall
Chicago—Rotary Club
New York City—American Woman's Club
Philadelphia—Geographic Society 3*
Buffalo—Museum of Science 2*
Boston—Malden Library Course 2*
New York City—Sanzoray Club 2*
Springfield, Mo.—State Teachers' College 2*
Portland, Maine—M. C. M. Assn. 3*
Chicago—Evanston Woman's Club 3*
Erie, Pa.—Woman's Club 5*
Cincinnati—Art Center 3*
Montreal—Woman's Canadian Club
Kansas City—Rotary Club 2*
Providence—Catholic Woman's Club
Cleveland—Museum of Art
University of Delaware
Peoria, Ill.—Woman's Club 5*
Lawrence, Mass.—The White Fund
Toledo—Woman's Educational Club 4*
Marietta, Ohio—Marietta College 5*
Dayton, Ohio—Y. M. C. A. Lecture Series
New Bedford, Mass.—Brooks Club 2*
Saratoga Springs—Skidmore College
Maplewood, N. J.—Woman's Club
St. Louis—Concordia Seminary Lyceum
Cincinnati—Hughes High School 12*
Chicago—Hyde Park Travel Club
Andover, Mass.—The Phillips Club
Philadelphia—Bala-Cynwyd Woman's Club 3* etc., etc., etc., etc.

*Number of Appearances



MANAGEMENTS

•WALTER VAN DER SHUTTS—418 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa.—Personal Manager and Eastern Representative
•HORNER-MOYER, INC.—3005 Harrison Avenue, Kansas City, Mo.—Indiana, Michigan and States West and South