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- Howdy Doody in Funland, 1953 - Little Golden Books have provided high-quality, colorful, and affordable books for children since 1942. The books contain a range of children's stories from fairy tales and nursery rhymes to stories about nature and science. Some even featured characters from film and television. Howdy Doody, a popular children's television character from the 1940s and 50s, appeared in this Little Golden Book from 1953.
- 1953
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Howdy Doody in Funland, 1953
Little Golden Books have provided high-quality, colorful, and affordable books for children since 1942. The books contain a range of children's stories from fairy tales and nursery rhymes to stories about nature and science. Some even featured characters from film and television. Howdy Doody, a popular children's television character from the 1940s and 50s, appeared in this Little Golden Book from 1953.
- The Ford Almanac and Gardener's Guide for Farm, Ranch and Home, 1958 - Ford Motor Company published a series of almanacs from the 1950s until at least 1980. Issues covered a range of topics and included weather predictions, gardening and "country living" tips, and suggestions for agricultural mechanization and efficiency. Text and images throughout advertised the ways Ford automobiles, tractors, and agricultural implements might increase farmers' profits and enhance rural customers' lives.
- 1958
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The Ford Almanac and Gardener's Guide for Farm, Ranch and Home, 1958
Ford Motor Company published a series of almanacs from the 1950s until at least 1980. Issues covered a range of topics and included weather predictions, gardening and "country living" tips, and suggestions for agricultural mechanization and efficiency. Text and images throughout advertised the ways Ford automobiles, tractors, and agricultural implements might increase farmers' profits and enhance rural customers' lives.
- "Eustis, the Useless Rabbit and The Animals' Dance" Record, circa 1955 -
- circa 1955
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"Eustis, the Useless Rabbit and The Animals' Dance" Record, circa 1955
- "Tin Lizzie: The Story of the Fabulous Model T Ford," 1955 - This book by historian Philip Van Doren Stern celebrates Ford Motor Company's revolutionary Model T. (Stern, primarily known as a Civil War researcher, also authored the short story that inspired the screenplay for <em>It's a Wonderful Life</em>.) Stern's text is illustrated with historical photographs as well as sketches by artist Charley Harper, who also illustrated the book jacket and endpapers.
- 1955
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"Tin Lizzie: The Story of the Fabulous Model T Ford," 1955
This book by historian Philip Van Doren Stern celebrates Ford Motor Company's revolutionary Model T. (Stern, primarily known as a Civil War researcher, also authored the short story that inspired the screenplay for It's a Wonderful Life.) Stern's text is illustrated with historical photographs as well as sketches by artist Charley Harper, who also illustrated the book jacket and endpapers.
- The Ford Almanac for Farm, Ranch, and Home, 1957 - Ford Motor Company published a series of almanacs from the 1950s until at least 1980. Issues covered a range of topics and included weather predictions, gardening and "country living" tips, and suggestions for agricultural mechanization and efficiency. Text and images throughout advertised the ways Ford automobiles, tractors, and agricultural implements might increase farmers' profits and enhance rural customers' lives.
- 1957
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The Ford Almanac for Farm, Ranch, and Home, 1957
Ford Motor Company published a series of almanacs from the 1950s until at least 1980. Issues covered a range of topics and included weather predictions, gardening and "country living" tips, and suggestions for agricultural mechanization and efficiency. Text and images throughout advertised the ways Ford automobiles, tractors, and agricultural implements might increase farmers' profits and enhance rural customers' lives.
- "The Second Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places," 1954 - A Ford Motor Company recipe book might seem unusual, but the automaker appealed to customers through wide-ranging marketing efforts in the post-World War II era. Beginning in 1950, writer and food critic Nancy Kennedy compiled recipes from Ford's promotional magazines, <em>Ford Times</em> and <em>Lincoln-Mercury Times</em>, in a series of recipe books. These "Treasuries of Favorite Recipes" spotlighted noteworthy American restaurants.
- 1954
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"The Second Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places," 1954
A Ford Motor Company recipe book might seem unusual, but the automaker appealed to customers through wide-ranging marketing efforts in the post-World War II era. Beginning in 1950, writer and food critic Nancy Kennedy compiled recipes from Ford's promotional magazines, Ford Times and Lincoln-Mercury Times, in a series of recipe books. These "Treasuries of Favorite Recipes" spotlighted noteworthy American restaurants.
- "The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places," 1950 - A Ford Motor Company recipe book might seem unusual, but the automaker appealed to customers through wide-ranging marketing efforts in the post-World War II era. Beginning in 1950, writer and food critic Nancy Kennedy compiled recipes from Ford's promotional magazines, <em>Ford Times</em> and <em>Lincoln-Mercury Times</em>, in a series of recipe books. These "Treasuries of Favorite Recipes" spotlighted noteworthy American restaurants.
- 1950
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"The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places," 1950
A Ford Motor Company recipe book might seem unusual, but the automaker appealed to customers through wide-ranging marketing efforts in the post-World War II era. Beginning in 1950, writer and food critic Nancy Kennedy compiled recipes from Ford's promotional magazines, Ford Times and Lincoln-Mercury Times, in a series of recipe books. These "Treasuries of Favorite Recipes" spotlighted noteworthy American restaurants.
- Phonograph Record, "The Wizard of Oz," 1956 - L. Frank Baum's <em>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</em> is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Over the years, companies have created a variety of merchandise based on Baum's beloved story and characters.
- 1956
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Phonograph Record, "The Wizard of Oz," 1956
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Over the years, companies have created a variety of merchandise based on Baum's beloved story and characters.
- The Commune Cookbook, 1972 -
- 1972
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The Commune Cookbook, 1972