The People and Stories of Route 66

The People and Stories of Route 66

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Dec. 20, 2022. It is reproduced in full below.

Route 66 tells many stories of the American people in the 20th century. These stories reflect a diversity of communities, cultures, and perspectives of the road, and provide opportunities to reflect on American history, identity, and sense of place. While stories continue to be captured and told, enjoy this collection as a starting place for learning more about the people and stories of historic Route 66.

* Hispanic Legacies of Route 66

* Route 66 and the Historic Negro Motorist Green Book

* Women on the Mother Road

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* Route 66 and American Indians

* American Indians and Route 66 Travel Guide

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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