Description
This vintage magazine, the October 1952 edition of Ladies' Home Journal, is a captivating collectible that provides a unique glimpse into mid-20th century American culture. Known for its blend of literary excellence and practical living advice, this issue features a rich array of content, including a complete condensed autobiography by the celebrated poet Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Featuring compelling stories, insightful articles, and fashion trends from the era, this vintage magazine captures the essence of its time. The highlighted autobiography, "A Lovely Light – An Informal Autobiography", presents an intimate look at Millay's life, a literary treasure for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike.
The October 1952 issue is significant not just for its stellar contents but also for illustrating societal norms and literature of early 1950s America. Readers will appreciate the thoughtful marriage and parenting advice, making it a valuable resource for both historical and personal reflection.
This issue remains in good condition, well-preserved for its age. Notably, it does not have a mailing label, enhancing its appeal for collectors looking for pristine vintage editions.
Why add this magazine to your collection? Here are a few benefits:
- Cultural Significance: Gain insights into the changing dynamics of American life and literature.
- Unique Features: Discover fantastic fiction and articles that offer perspectives on the values and trends of the late 50s.
Purchasing this vintage magazine not only enriches your collection but also serves as a doorway into the past, reflecting the cultural narratives that shaped mid-century America.
A wonderful addition for vintage magazine collectors, history enthusiasts, and those who appreciate mid-century lifestyle and literature, this issue captures the culture, fashion, and social issues of early 1950s America.
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):-
Book Condensation Complete in This Issue
- A Lovely Light—an informal autobiography — Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Stories
- Travail — Roy Flynn
- The Incompetence of Candy — Elizabeth Dunn
- The Girl With the Splintered Personality — Norma Fultz
- Giant (Fifth part of six) — Edna Ferber
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Special Features
- “A Reason to Live and a Reason to Die” — Dorothy Thompson
- Forgotten Citizens in Topeka, Kansas, State Hospital
- Help From Volunteers — Margaret Hickey
- Tell Me Doctor (Second part of eight) — Dr. Henry B. Safford
- Chester Dale’s Private Collection — G. M. White
- What’s She Got That I Haven’t? — Dr. Benjamin Spock
- The Glitter and the Gold (Conclusion) — Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
- Political Pilgrim’s Progress:
- From Kitchen to Convention
- Blow Your Top!
- How America Lives: They Learned to Love Again — Paul Marcus
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General Features
- Our Readers Write Us
- Under-Cover Stuff — Bernardine Kielty
- Reference Library
- Making Marriage Work — Clifford R. Adams
- Block That Kick! (The Sub-Deb) — Edited by Ruth Imler
- Fifty Years Ago in the Journal • Journal About Town
- There’s a Man in the House — Harlan Miller
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
- Miscarriage — Dr. Herman N. Bundesen
- This is a Lower-Lipper — Munro Leaf
- Diary of Domesticity — Gladys Taber
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Fashion and Beauty
- One Wonderful Suit — Wilhela Cushman
- A World of Ideas — Wilhela Cushman
- “I’ll See You Tonight” — Ruth Mary Packard
- All for $100 — Wilhela Cushman
- Separates—Morning, Noon and Night — Nora O’Leary
- The Soft Touch — Dawn Crowell Norman
- $50 Pattern Wardrobe — Nora O’Leary