Index & navigation
Archive
This page is your master table of contents. As you add scans, you can expand by era, then add tags (health claims, “miracle materials,” war/industry, domestic life, transportation, etc.).
Quick filters
Prototype tags (edit freely)
Health & Medicine
Patent cures, “doctor‑recommended,” hygiene, diet, longevity.
Materials & Industry
Asbestos, plastics, steel, “new” engineering—safety claims.
Convenience & Domestic
Food, kitchens, appliances, gender roles, modern living.
Era index
Add rows as you digitize
| Era | What to expect | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1880–1919 | Industrial growth, patent medicine, rail/travel, print typography shifts. | planned |
| 1920–1939 | Modern consumerism, radio era, early lifestyle branding, art deco. | planned |
| 1940–1959 | War effort, manufacturing pride, “miracle” materials, postwar certainty. | in progress |
| 1960–1989 | Television dominance, new norms, regulation, shifting trust language. | planned |
Featured issue
Start here while you build the larger archive
Sugar Ray Robinson issue
Editorial pages, ads, and cultural context from a mid‑century magazine.
Next issue slot
Drop another issue here when you’re ready—this becomes your archive “series.”
Brand index (optional)
Later: a page for brands (Bellows, Ajax, Spam, etc.) across decades.