Rand McNally publishes its first road atlas - April 15th, 1924

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Rand McNally publishes its first road atlas - April 15th, 1924

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On this day in 1924, publisher Rand McNally released the first of its famous guide books, the Rand McNally Auto Chum.

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Rand McNally publishes its first road atlas - April 15th, 1924

Rand McNally publishes its first road atlas - April 15th, 1924

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