Description
Discover a rare collectible in this Collier's Magazine from January 20, 1945, featuring a striking cover by the talented artist Wilson Cutler. This vintage magazine captures the cultural landscape of a pivotal era in American history, including fascinating articles and engaging fiction that reflect the zeitgeist of the time.
This distinctive issue includes captivating written works such as:
- The Quack Hack by Ben Merson – A whimsical journey through New York’s boroughs using an amphibious taxi.
- America's Greatest Naval Battle by Quentin Reynolds and others – Insightful coverage of the Second Battle of the Philippines, showcasing military valor and strategic importance.
Not just a magazine, this issue is a time capsule that offers readers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of the American spirit during World War II. Each page is imbued with narratives that convey the societal challenges and enthusiasm of the American people as they navigated through a time of uncertainty and hope.
This 1945 Collier's Magazine is in excellent condition, showcasing light wear typical for publications of its age, making it a prized addition for collectors of vintage magazines. Encased in a plastic protective covering, this magazine is not only preserved but also ready for display or reading.
Notable highlights of this issue include:
- Cover Art: A stunning representation by Wilson Cutler that is sure to captivate any vintage art enthusiast.
- diverse content: A mix of fiction, articles, and columns that reflect various aspects of life in America during the 1940s.
The demonstrates the importance of collecting vintage magazines for both personal enjoyment and as an investment opportunity. Don't miss out on your chance to own this remarkable piece of history!
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):- FICTION
- THE QUACK HACK — By BEN MERSON — From the Bronx to Brooklyn by amphibious taxi—only an ex-G.I. would think of that!
- INTERRUPTED HONEYMOON — By DOROTHEA MALM — Where love is real, the bitter must be taken with the sweet.
- T-DAY FOR THE TOWNSENDS — By ELSIE TAYE — A young mother finds that business does not come before homemaking.
- NET OF COBWEBS — By ELISABETH SANXAY HOLDING — The Serial Story. Conclusion.
- HOME IS O'HARA — By CHARLES O. GORHAM — Brute strength is the only weapon the corporal has for coping with personal tragedy.
- TWO CREEKS HAS A HANGING — By ARTHUR K. BARNES — The Short Short Story.
- ARTICLES
- REPORT FROM ITALY — By ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS J. SPELLMAN — A somber picture of a country beset by disunity and devastation.
- GATEWAY TO VICTORY — By LT. GEN. BREHON SOMERVELL — Through the Port of New York flows an unending flood of supplies of war.
- AMERICA'S GREATEST NAVAL BATTLE — By QUENTIN REYNOLDS, GEORGE E. JONES, RALPH TEATSORTH and FRANK D. MORRIS — Second of three parts. Report on the Second Battle of the Philippines.
- FIGHTIN' IRISH — By JIM MARSHALL — Since the age of 5, lovely June Haver has done very well as her own manager.
- JUNIOR REPUBLIC — By AMY PORTER — Young toughs earn their citizenship in a school that actually does reform.
- RUSSIA'S FIRST BUFFER STATE — By OSCAR JACOBI — The Finns seem to be about evenly divided on the subject of Russia and her effect on their future.
- PICKUP BOYS — By WILLIAM S. ABBOTT — World battle fronts offer good hunting for our soldier souvenir hounds.
- BIG-MONEY TREES — By FRANK J. TAYLOR — According to Paul Stark, when a fluke of nature produces a new variety of fruit somebody's likely to get rich.
- KEEP UP WITH THE WORLD — By FRELING FOSTER
- WING TALK — By FREDERICK R. NEELY
- EXPLANATION, PLEASE — By KENNETH SWEZEY
- THE HEROES, A Gallery of United Nations Patriots. No. 13—Arnaut Fraiteur — By GEORGE CREEL
- THE WEEK'S WORK — By AMY PORTER
- EDITORIALS
- We Need a Training Law Now
- Dirty Work at Hood River
- Dimes versus Polio
- COVER
- WILSON CUTLER