1977 Inaugural Map and Index to the Sights and Sounds of Washington, D.C.

Collection of ephemera from Jimmy Carter’s 1977 Presidential Inauguration.

This uncommon assortment of printed materials was distributed by the 1977 Inaugural Committee – presumably in Washington, D.C. to attendees of Jimmy Carter’s inauguration that January. A large folding map of the national capital prominently emphasizes local transportation options and labels streets, geographic features, and numerous locations of interest – over 100 in total are identified at the bottom. The verso shows a small plan of Carter’s inauguration route through the city, from the Executive Office to the Capitol Building.

The map is accompanied by a 16-page Inaugural Guide with information on the incoming president, the host city, the history of the inaugural tradition, and much more. Also included is a catalog of commemorative items and the corresponding order form, all with an original mailing envelope addressed to a couple in Tampa, FL.

A neat group of items celebrating ‘The Peanut President.’