Emily Post's first travel article for Collier's appeared on June 19, 1915.
On June 19, 1915, Emily Post’s debut travel article "By Motor to the Fair" appeared in Collier’s Weekly, documenting her journey to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. This series captured the adventurous spirit of cross-country automobile travel—a bold venture for women at the time. The articles represented not only Emily’s adaptability but also her insight into American culture and geography. Her written narrative emphasized the excitement and possibilities of modern transportation, drawing parallels to the unfolding modernity in American life. Her vivid descriptions and observations highlighted a new form of exploration made accessible by the burgeoning automotive industry. This series laid foundations for her broader commentary on social conventions, illustrating her dynamic literary prowess in various genres.