Description
Step back in time with the captivating June 13, 1959 issue of the Saturday Evening Post Magazine featuring the artwork "All That Rumpus" by John Clymer. This vintage magazine encapsulates a moment in history, showcasing the characteristic charm and style of mid-20th-century America.
This classic publication brings to life the vibrant culture and social dynamics of the 1950s, making it an essential addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The cover art by renowned artist John Clymer is a striking depiction that captures the whimsical spirit of the era.
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The Saturday Evening Post Magazine is not only a glimpse into the past but a treasure trove filled with stories, artwork, and cultural reflections that resonate even today. Here are some key features of this particular edition:
- Unique Artwork: John Clymer's cover art offers a nostalgic view that is both eye-catching and thought-provoking.
- Historical Value: Owning this issue means possessing a tangible piece of Americana that reflects the societal norms and artistic expressions of the late 1950s.
Whether you are a serious collector or someone who appreciates the richness of historical publications, this Saturday Evening Post issue will surely impress. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a slice of history. Order today and add this remarkable magazine to your collection!
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):-
Short Stories
- The Last Solo — Paul Darcy Boles
- For Outlaws Only — Charles A. Rawlings
- The Secret Raiders of Ploesti — William Chamberlain
- War Party — Louis L’Amour
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Articles
- My Unprivate Life as Mayor — Richardson Dilworth with Ashley Halsey, Jr.
- Taking a Family Vacation? — Peg Bracken
- How We Broke the Montana Prison Riot — Walter B. Jones, Jr., as told to Bruce Lee
- Mlle. Chanel Comes Back — Ernest O. Hauser
- The Untold Story of Little Rock, Part IV: Situation Out of Control — Virgil T. Blossom
- The Face of America: Ocean Race — Photograph by Bob Smallman
- Adventures of the Mind, 29: The Tragic Vision — Stanley Hyman
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Serials
- Island of Hate (Second of five parts) — Ward Hawkins
- The Case of the Mythical Monkeys (Seventh of eight parts) — Erle Stanley Gardner
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Other Features
- Letters
- Editorials
- Post Scripts
- Verse
- Hazel
- Keeping Posted
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The Cover
- Artist John Clymer theorizes that it is a bass making all that rumpus in the evening water. If papa muffs his chance to scoop the rumpus into the boat and if the bass, unhitched itself, takes off for home, everybody will feel like crying, including papa, but not including the fish. Fortune so far has beamed on Johnny, for a bass is a game fish, very athletic. When a bass gulps a reeled-in lure, things happen pronto; Johnny’s fish might have wound up inextricably involved with a waterlogged log, or it might have unhooked itself so as to leave nothing on the line but a lei of water lilies. Well, fish or no fish, isn’t the true joy of angling the glory of a rose-and-gold sunset, the soothing peace of a looking-glass lake, the—oh, never mind, papa, we want a bass, we want a bass!