Description
Ladies' Home Journal Magazine, December 1958, titled "The Cruelty in Maternity Wards," is a thought-provoking issue that offers a unique insight into societal attitudes towards motherhood during a transformative era. This vintage issue is not just a magazine; it's a snapshot of history that captures the concerns and complexities surrounding maternity care in the late 1950s.
This edition stands out due to its compelling cover story, which addresses the critical topic of maternity wards and the compassionate responses needed for new mothers during that time. It highlights the cultural discussions on maternal health and the transitions in healthcare, making it an important collectible for those interested in the evolution of women's rights and healthcare.
Key Features:
- Original December 1958 publication, rich in historical context.
- Thought-provoking articles that reflect social issues relevant both then and today.
This vintage magazine is in good condition with minor wear, typical for its age. An address label is affixed to the front, which adds to its authenticity. It comes with a plastic protective covering to preserve its quality, making it a valuable addition to any collection of vintage magazines.
Whether you are a collector of vintage magazines or simply interested in the history of women's issues, this issue is a must-have. It offers not only a glimpse into the past but also serves as a conversation starter about the advances in maternal care that have occurred since this time.
Don't miss the chance to own this collectible magazine that showcases the essence of 1950s culture and healthcare discussions.
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
Condensed Novel Complete in This Issue
- Mother Boody — Evelyn Sibley Lampman
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Stories
- The Christmas House — Phyllis Lee Peterson
- Miracle in Radlands — James Benedict Moore
- Kate, the Blessed — Rita Eng
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Special Features
- Can It Be a Crime to Be Free? — Dorothy Thompson
- It’s Fine to Be a Pal to Your Child—Provided You Both Enjoy It — Benjamin Spock, M.D.
- Homes, Not Just Housing
- Co-operative Housing — Margaret Hickey
- Cruelty in Maternity Wards — Gladys Denny Shultz
- The Flower Boat, Painting by André Bauchant
- I Believe in Life Everlasting — Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam
- How America Lives: The More the Merrier the Christmas — Betty Coe Spicer
- We Shared Our Baby’s Birth — Muriel and Robert W. Goldfarb
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General Features
- Our Readers Write Us
- There’s a Man in the House — Harlan Miller
- Under Cover — Bernardine Kielty
- Making Marriage Work — Clifford R. Adams, Ph.D.
- Fifty Years Ago • Journal About Town
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
- This Is a Car Careless — Munro Leaf
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Fashion and Beauty
- Winter Roses — Wilhela Cushman
- Fireside Fashions — Nora O’Leary
- The Most Wonderful Gift I Have Ever Received — Dawn Crowell Norman
- How to Dress Well on Practically Nothing — Bet Hart
- Anywhere, Everywhere Casuals — Ruth Mary Packard
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Food and Homemaking
- It’s Love, Not Money
- I Love to Eat—But I Hate to Cook — Gladys Rockmore Davis, as told to Jean Anderson
- Basement With Extra Conveniences — Margaret Davidson
- Places to Put Records — Elizabeth Goetsch
- Best I Ever Ate — Mrs. Hamilton Cottier
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Architecture and Interior Decoration
- Garden District — Richard Pratt
- Museum Gifts for Everyone — Cynthia McAdoo Wheatland
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Poems
- Midwinter Flight — Barbara Howes
- Office Party — Phyllis McGinley
- The Ivory Wanderer — Thomas Burnett Swann
- Second Winter — Sylvia Plath
- Cover Photograph by Mead-Maddick