Guidebook about the state: its history, natural setting, industries, press and radio, movies, education, arts, and architecture; detailed descriptions of the major cities; and a listing of many tours around California and parts of Nevada. With a chronology of events.

"Tour key map" on front lining paper. Includes 64 unnumbered pages of photographs in eight groups, each preceded by a half-title not included in the paging. At head of title of folded map in pocket: Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers' Project, Henry G. Alsberg, director. "First published in May 1939"--Title page verso.

California : from past to present -- Signposts to city scenes -- Up and down the state.