A recent post by 
Robert Scarlett
on Josephine Baker reminded me of this great map of "Harlem Renaissance Hot Spots."
It was created by Elmer Simms Campbell (1906–71) - an illustrator and the first Black American to be nationally syndicated with his cartoon strip "Cuties."
More info, Campbell bio and high resolution image here
The map showing Harlem's hotspots for entertainment, dining, and drinking appeared as a centerfold in the January 18, 1933, edition of the short-lived weekly _Manhattan Magazine_. His work was an important contribution to Harlem's cultural renaissance--it serves as a time capsule--the itinerary and guide of a typical Friday night at the peak of the Harlem Renaissance.
Title: A night-club map of Harlem
Creator: Campbell, E. Simms (Elmer Simms), 1906-1971, cartographer..
Created / Published: New York, N.Y. : Dell Publishing Company, Inc.
Date: 1933
Library of Congress: 2016585261
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