Description
Step back in time with this exceptional edition of Collier's Magazine from November 13, 1943. Featuring a captivating cover by renowned artist Lawson Wood, this vintage magazine is a true collectible that any enthusiast would cherish.
This issue is notable for its rich content and historical context, providing readers a unique glimpse into the cultural landscape of the early 1940s. Collier's was renowned for its thought-provoking articles and engaging stories—this edition is no exception. It includes fascinating narratives that delve into human experiences during wartime and highlights the struggles and triumphs of everyday lives.
This particular issue features intriguing short stories, including:
- The Gopher Dog by Vereen Bell - A touching tale of a brave hound and his adventures.
- Hotel Berlin—1943 by Vicki Baum - The second part of a gripping serial story set against the backdrop of a war-torn city.
Additionally, exciting articles like The Massawa Miracle and Looking Backward to the Future provide insight into wartime strategies and reflections on post-war recovery, making this magazine a valuable piece of history.
Condition-wise, this vintage magazine is in excellent shape, with light wear typical of items from this era. It has been preserved with care, ensuring that it remains a wonderful addition to your vintage magazines collection.
Each of our magazines, including this Collier's vintage issue, comes with a protective plastic covering, ready for display or archiving. We also offer combined shipping options to enhance your collecting experience—just ask!
Discover the charm and nostalgia of vintage print media with this noteworthy edition of Collier's Magazine, a delightful piece of history that offers an engaging read and a glimpse into the past. Don't miss your chance to add this collectible to your library of vintage magazines!
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
- VEREEN BELL — The Gopher Dog. In his own peculiar way, Bertie was quite a hunter.
- ALFRED HITCHCOCK and HARRY SYLVESTER — Lifeboat. Adrift on the Atlantic, a strange company has to battle human weakness and treachery.
- MARGARET CARSON HUBBARD — A Rare Do. In Africa, perhaps a girl shouldn’t mind walking home from her wedding.
- THE SHORT SHORT STORY — Can’t Stay Home No More, by Louis Zara.
-
SERIAL STORY
- VICKI BAUM — Hotel Berlin—1943. The second of five parts.
-
ARTICLES
- BIDDLE DORCY as told to BARRETT C. KIESLING — The Masawa Miracle. A salvage crew helped beat Rommel by opening one of the war’s worst bottlenecks.
- RAYMOND LOEWY as told to B. SMITH REESE — Looking Backward to the Future. Tomorrow’s bright new world will be postponed 10 day after tomorrow.
- HICKMAN POWELL — Looky Boys Make Good. New York’s trouble-shooting emergency food commissioners get results.
- IRA WOLFERT — The Japs Tried to Drive Us Crazy. The enemy worked painstakingly with its most insidious weapon—and failed.
- J. D. RATCLIFF — Your Tonsils. If they don’t bother you, don’t bother them.
- ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS J. SPELLMAN — Action This Day. The fifth installment of the prelate’s letters home takes him from Asia Minor into darkest Africa.
- TOM TREANOR — We Never Lose a Nazi. Shuttling Axis prisoners through North Africa to camps in the U.S. is big business nowadays.
- KYLE CRICHTON — The Star-Spangled Lady. Lucy Monroe is the country’s favorite singer of our national anthem.
- FRELING FOSTER — Keep Up with the World.
- WING TALK.
- THE GUILTY (The “Mufti”). Profile of Axis Terrorist No. 15.
- THE WEEK’S WORK.
- EDITORIAL — Road to a People’s Peace.
- COVER — LAWSON WOOD