Ad*Access
The Ad*Access Project presents images and database information for over 7,000 advertisements printed in U.S. and Canadian newspapers and magazines between 1911 and 1955.
Ad*Access concentrates on five main subject areas: Radio, Television, Transportation, Beauty and Hygiene, and World War II, providing a coherent view of a number of major campaigns and companies through images preserved in one particular advertising collection.
See http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/adaccess/
All students please respond and share something interesting you found in this resource.
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On the Timeline I found out that on October 25, 1939 Nylon stockings were first sold in the United States.
Posted by: Jacey B | November 22, 2006 11:39 AM
The army and navy were really into winning the "E" during WWII.
Posted by: Darin V | November 25, 2006 12:25 PM
The army-navy "E" was something people were really into during WWII
Posted by: Darin V | November 25, 2006 12:26 PM
i found out that in 1952, Drene Shampoo silkens your hair... as it cleanses!
Posted by: marge | November 25, 2006 12:31 PM
The army-navy "E" was something people were really into during WWII.
Posted by: Darin V | November 25, 2006 12:33 PM
I saw an ad from 1927 about white "A" batteries, which the ad touts as a big improvement over other batteries. It provides six volts to a radio, but it's about the size of a car battery. It's amazing how much we have miniaturized this technology.
Posted by: Charlie | November 25, 2006 01:14 PM
Pepsodent's oral detergent gives you the cleanest teeth! Your own proof is the clean mouth taste for hours.
Posted by: Alicia | November 26, 2006 07:16 PM
the radio became more accessable and affordable during the depression and served as a release from their hardships
Posted by: Marie | November 27, 2006 12:17 PM
the radio became more accessable and during the great depression and served as an escape from their realities
Posted by: Marie | November 27, 2006 12:18 PM
In the 1950's, Marilyn Monroe found Tru-Glo Liquid make-up to be the most glamorous
Posted by: Stephanie | November 28, 2006 08:11 AM
In the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe found Tru-Glo Liquid make-up to be the most glamorous.
Posted by: Stephanie | November 28, 2006 08:11 AM
in the 1930's people thought lipstick made them look younger and were scared of getting old
Posted by: Shaylee | November 28, 2006 09:16 AM
I learned that to get a girl, you don't have to be rich if you've got a Barbosol face!
Posted by: Kyle | December 5, 2006 02:47 PM
Evidently Schick didn't produce razors with more than one blade until very recently!
Posted by: Joe McNiel | December 5, 2006 02:48 PM
I found out that War Bonds for WWII were $18.75 and in four years they were worth $25.00
Posted by: Justin | December 5, 2006 04:35 PM
I found out that War Bonds for WWII were $18.75 and in four years you recieved $25.00
Posted by: Justin | December 5, 2006 04:37 PM
I learned that Bourjois face powder will help me attract a husband.
Posted by: maggie | January 24, 2007 09:12 AM