Category Archives: Middle Class

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To Canoodle or Not to Canoodle; A valentines Day Dilemma

In Post-War America, love was in the air. Along with Valentines Day’s hearts and flowers, came big dates, big dances, and king sized expectations in high schools and colleges all around the country. But even the smoothest post war gal

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To Canoodle or Not to Canoodle; A valentines Day Dilemma

In Post-War America, love was in the air. Along with Valentines Day’s hearts and flowers, came big dates, big dances, and king sized expectations in high schools and colleges all around the country. But even the smoothest post war gal

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Rosie The Riveter Goes to War

Like most gals during WWII, Rosie the Riveter was wacky for khaki. But Rosie didn’t just swoon for a man in a uniform; Rosie wanted to wear one herself! Like every Mrs. and Miss America, Rosie was doing her part

Vintage WAC Enlistment poster WWII

Rosie The Riveter Goes to War

Like most gals during WWII, Rosie the Riveter was wacky for khaki. But Rosie didn’t just swoon for a man in a uniform; Rosie wanted to wear one herself! Like every Mrs. and Miss America, Rosie was doing her part

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Textile Temptresses

In the puritanical Post-War years before there was Playboy Magazine, red-blooded  ex-GI’s could still get an eyeful of racy pin-up girls just by glancing through their favorite magazine. No, I’m not talking about Wink, Flirt, Eyeful or any of the

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Textile Temptresses

In the puritanical Post-War years before there was Playboy Magazine, red-blooded  ex-GI’s could still get an eyeful of racy pin-up girls just by glancing through their favorite magazine. No, I’m not talking about Wink, Flirt, Eyeful or any of the

How to Win the Big Football Game and the Girl

Touchdown Chasing the American Dream, Bill Bradley sure knew how to score on the football team. But when it came to scoring with the girls he was a big zero. Learn how our hero Bill tackled his girl problem and

How to Win the Big Football Game and the Girl

Touchdown Chasing the American Dream, Bill Bradley sure knew how to score on the football team. But when it came to scoring with the girls he was a big zero. Learn how our hero Bill tackled his girl problem and

Boy Scout Oath 1960

Boy Scouts Morally Straight…and Gay

How to Join the Boy Scouts So you want to get in on all the fun and excitement that scouts have? Well there are 3 things you have to do to become a Boy Scout and enjoy the fellowship of

Boy Scout Oath 1960

Boy Scouts Morally Straight…and Gay

How to Join the Boy Scouts So you want to get in on all the fun and excitement that scouts have? Well there are 3 things you have to do to become a Boy Scout and enjoy the fellowship of

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Second Class Scouts?

Is the Boy Scouts of America considering dropping their long time ban on gay members and finally becoming more inclusive? Copyright (©) 2013 Sally Edelstein All Rights Reserved

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Second Class Scouts?

Is the Boy Scouts of America considering dropping their long time ban on gay members and finally becoming more inclusive? Copyright (©) 2013 Sally Edelstein All Rights Reserved

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Goodyear’s Flights of Fancy

Goodyear had bigger things in mind for their blimps after their service in WWII than to photograph sporting events. When it came to post-war promises in America, the sky was the limit. Picture your post-war self cruising to Paris in

vintage ad goodyearairship illustration 1945

Goodyear’s Flights of Fancy

Goodyear had bigger things in mind for their blimps after their service in WWII than to photograph sporting events. When it came to post-war promises in America, the sky was the limit. Picture your post-war self cruising to Paris in

vintage illustration ad cruise ship 1950s

Cruising Into Retirement

Mid-century America was the golden age for the golden years. As the baby boomers grew up living out the suburban American Dream of plenty,  it was assumed we would eventually cruise comfortably into easy retirement just as our grandparents and

vintage illustration ad cruise ship 1950s

Cruising Into Retirement

Mid-century America was the golden age for the golden years. As the baby boomers grew up living out the suburban American Dream of plenty,  it was assumed we would eventually cruise comfortably into easy retirement just as our grandparents and

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Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak: PT II

In the cold winter of 1957, my Mother came down with a nasty case of the Asiatic flu that was spreading through the country. Just like today, the flu was on the march and health authorities everywhere were girding for

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Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak: PT II

In the cold winter of 1957, my Mother came down with a nasty case of the Asiatic flu that was spreading through the country. Just like today, the flu was on the march and health authorities everywhere were girding for

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Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak

As the U.S. finds itself in the worst flu epidemic in years, I take a look back to the winter of 1957 when the Asiatic Flu terrorized the nation, and hit close to home. 1957 was a gloomy winter; as

vintage ad illustration colds listerine flu

Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak

As the U.S. finds itself in the worst flu epidemic in years, I take a look back to the winter of 1957 when the Asiatic Flu terrorized the nation, and hit close to home. 1957 was a gloomy winter; as