I'm an American baby boomer with a strange hobby. I collect mid-century women's magazines. My blog, MidCenturyPage.com is a result of a 20 year passion to scan the pages of these magazines and share them with anyone who wants to understand what mid-century women thought about, cared about, and worried about while living in the 1950's and 1960's
The February 1959 issue of Cosmopolitan features Richard Gehman’s article on Andrew Wyeth, highlighting the artist’s life in Chadds Ford and his preference for local inspiration.
The April 1963 Good Housekeeping article explores Rock Hudson’s rise to fame, drawing comparisons to Cary Grant, highlighting his charisma, early struggles, and eventual success in film and television.
The author reflects on Thanksgiving transitioning into Christmas, highlighting her husband’s love for Christmas traditions, especially through Bing Crosby’s festive movies and songs.