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Original October 1961 issue of Collegiate Digest, a fascinating surviving piece of early-1960s American college and campus culture.
This vintage publication captures student life at the beginning of the decade through period photography, articles, humor, fashion, campus activities and contemporary social commentary.
Highlights include:
• “Crash Curriculum” feature discussing college students and the newly established Peace Corps
• “Commencement Is Now”
• “Making the College Scene”
• Campus fashion and student-life photography
• College humor, cartoons and slang
• Coverage and photographs from colleges and universities around the country
• Full-page color Salem menthol cigarette advertisement on the back cover
• Excellent examples of early-1960s typography, graphic design and advertising
The Peace Corps content is particularly interesting historically, as this issue was published in October 1961 — the same year the Peace Corps was established.
CONDITION:
Original vintage publication with noticeable age and handling wear. Paper shows toning, creasing, edge wear and small tears. There is a significant tear with paper loss along the center-right outer margin, clearly shown in the photographs. Additional age-related wear may be present. Interior remains readable and displays well for its age.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description.
A scarce piece of 1961 college ephemera with crossover appeal for collectors of vintage magazines, American campus history, Peace Corps memorabilia, 1960s advertising, tobacco advertising and mid-century popular culture.
