From the Introduction to the 1949 edition:
With the introduction of this travel guide in 1936, it has been our idea
to give the Negro traveler information that will keep him from running
into difficulties, embarrassments and to make his trips more enjoyable. The Jewish press has long published information about places that are
restricted and there are numerous publications that give the gentile
whites all kinds of information. But during these long years of
discrimination, before 1936 other guides have been published for the
Negro, some are still published, but the majority have gone out of
business for various reasons.
In 1936 the Green Book was only a local publication for Metropolitan New
York, the response for copies was so great it was turned into a
national issue in 1937 to cover the United States. This guide while
lacking in many respects was accepted by thousands of travelers. Through
the courtesy of the United States Travel Bureau of which Mr. Chas. A.
R. McDowell was the collaborator on Negro Affairs, more valuable
information was secured. With the two working together, this guide
contained the best ideas for the Negro traveler.
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Source: The New York Public Library Digital Collections
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