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• March 01, 1907
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Poster, "Scribner's for March," 1907

• January 01, 1986
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Periodical, "Ebony," January 1986

Since 1945, Ebony has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.

• December 1896 - November 1897
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Bound Volume, The Ladies' Home Journal, 1896-1897

• December 01, 1912
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Page from December 1912 Ford Times, "A Remarkable Photograph Showing Ford Flexibility"

• January 26, 1962
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Life Magazine for January 26, 1962, "Hard-headed, Hard-driving Kid Brother"

Kennedy family members often appeared on the covers of Life magazines during the early 1960s, attracting attention and increasing magazine sales. This Life cover story features President Kennedy's "kid brother" Robert. As the President's Attorney General and most trusted adviser, "Bobby" Kennedy was called in this article "a political phenomenon such as never quite existed before in the United States."

• July 01, 1931
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Ford News, July 1931

Ford Motor Company published Ford News from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. The July 1931 edition included a story on the Twenty Millionth Ford. The black Model A Town Sedan was driven on a nationwide tour of Ford Motor Company branches.

• 05 January 1951 - 21 December 1951
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Bound Volume, "Ford Rouge News," Vol. 6, January-December 1951

• April 1914-March 1915
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Magazine (Periodical), "Fordowner," Bound Volume for April 1914 to March 1915

Who needs a tent? In 1914, The Fordowner demonstrated how a Model T could become a bunk bed.

• August 01, 1969
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"Ebony" Magazine, "The Black Revolution," August 1969

In 1969, Ebony published this special issue to examine the various facets of Black Revolution and Black Power. A number of authors from Bayard Rustin to Huey Newton offered their visions for African Americans continuing to struggle with inequality in America.

• January 1919-September 1919
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"Motor" Magazine, Bound Volume for January-September 1919