Description
Step back in time with this captivating issue of The Saturday Evening Post from September 26, 1959, featuring the intriguing article titled "The Doctors' Pursuit: Virus Killers." This magazine offers a glimpse into the past when medicine was evolving and the fight against viruses was becoming a focal point of healthcare discussions.
This vintage magazine is perfect for collectors, history buffs, or anyone interested in the public health movements of the late 1950s. Enjoy the unique perspectives and artistic flair that The Saturday Evening Post is renowned for in its articles and illustrations from this nostalgic era.
Condition and Features
The magazine is in good condition, showcasing its age with charm. Notably, it features an address label on the front, which is indicative of its history. You may notice minor wear throughout the magazine, giving it that treasured, vintage feel. Here are some features to consider:
- Plastic protective covering to ensure the preservation of this nostalgic piece.
- Unique insight into mid-20th-century medicine and societal sentiments surrounding viral illnesses.
While the magazine does have some wear and tear, such as binding wear and creases on the front cover, these characteristics add to its authenticity and charm. Please refer to the images provided for a closer look at the magazine's condition.
This issue is a gateway into a pivotal time in health awareness, where the pursuit of knowledge about viruses and diseases made headlines. Not only does it offer historical insights, but it also serves as a conversation starter or a unique gift for anyone with an interest in health, history, or vintage media.
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history with The Saturday Evening Post from September 26, 1959. Grab it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one!
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 Bundling Board — John De Meyer
- Payoff Bout — William Holder
- Not For Sale — Charles Rawlings
- The Cold-War Blonde — George Fielding Eliot
- Articles
- Hunting the Invisible Killers (First of three articles) — Greer Williams
- Money Isn’t Everything — Ralph Knight
- The Coach Is a Nonconformist — Fred Russell
- It All Started With Elvis — Ren Grevatt and Merril Pollack
- Can We Keep Africa Free? — Alfred Friendly
- The Face of America: Bingo! — Photograph by George Burns
- Adventures of the Mind, 36: Art and Life — Sir Herbert Read
- Serials
- The Case of the Waylaid Wolf (Fourth of eight parts) — Erle Stanley Gardner
- The U-19’s Last Kill (Conclusion) — Jack Finney
- Other Features
- Letters
- Editorials
- Post Scripts
- Verse
- Hazel
- Keeping Posted
- The Cover
- Is the child-portrait expert losing his equanimity? No, he lost it some time ago. Fearing that he may crack up someday under the artistic strain of trying to make juvenile cutups look like what they ain’t, he is making an agonizing reappraisal of his life, toying with the idea of going into passport pictures or something. Artist Kurt Ard’s cover boy should be shot—well, photographed—just as he is, for thus only will the camera capture his nature, his soul; and if his bubble gum explodes, affixing gluey particles to his face and hair, all the truer portrait that will be of the inner spirit. But no, mamma wants a pic of a boy-angel. Soothing thought: many children are angels, a joyful challenge to cameramen. Ah, there, little thumb-chewing black-eyed Susan on the wall!