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Around the World With a Camera
There are two photos here. The first photo is an illustration of two soldiers that are likely supposed to represent soldiers from World War 1. The second photo is a fantasy illustration of a Roman-styled soldier on a plane with wings that resemble…
Audrey Hepburn in ‘The Nun’s Story’
Life Magazine: Vol. 46 No. 23
The Magazine’s Cover(1) and Movie(2) titles from table of contents:
(1) “On location in the Belgian Congo, Audrey Hepburn plays the part of a Belgian nun for a fine new film, The Nun’s Story";
(2) “A lonely Audrey…
The Magazine’s Cover(1) and Movie(2) titles from table of contents:
(1) “On location in the Belgian Congo, Audrey Hepburn plays the part of a Belgian nun for a fine new film, The Nun’s Story";
(2) “A lonely Audrey…
Black Southerner Magazine, Vol. 1 No. 2
This artifact is a vintage issue of Black Southerner Magazine, priced at $1.50 and published during a period that celebrated the cultural life of Southern Black communities. The cover highlights marching band culture, featuring band members and a…
Classroom Atlas, European Borders in 1962
The projected Mercator Map shows European Borders in 1962. In the still image you can see Germany's Iron Curtain and how it was split by the Cold War. As depicted in the image, the Soviet Union still controlled the territories of the Baltic States,…
Especially For Women
In this book from the late 1970's, Ellington Darden gives advice on exercise and diet for a woman trying to stay healthy, gain strength, and build muscle. He makes accounts of science-based exercise to build muscle mass and breaks the myths made…
Forging Her Path: Women in Jewelry and Metalwork
This magazine spread from motive (Lesbian Feminist Issue, Vol. 32 No. 1) really stood out to me because it shows two women, Leslie and Judy, stepping away from traditional jobs like waitressing and typing to pursue something hands-on and creative…
Jack and Jill: The Better Magazine for Boys and Girls
The cover illustration features two children, rendered in a cheerful, rounded cartoon style typical of the 1950s. Their clothing—simple shirts, skirts, and saddle shoes—reflects the era’s idealized image of middle‑class youth. The title Jack and Jill…
John Glenn: One Machine That Worked Without a Flaw
This article describes John Glenn’s flight aboard Friendship 7, during which he successfully completed three orbits around the Earth. Despite a few close calls, Glenn had to take manual control of the spacecraft when its systems malfunctioned,…
La Sac Next Exit
A collage of images of a Man and a Women in a car. The women has no eyes, the man is chasing the women beside the car. Underneath a poem says “Reminding us all the while that when driving down the highway with a friend who says he wants to get off at…
Manual of Etching
The manual provides information on the necessary materials, tools, and techniques used in etching. It contains step-by-step instructions for creating etchings with precision and artistic expression, covering methods such as line etching, aquatint,…