Description
Look Magazine – June 17, 1941 – Master Sergeant B.B. Small of the U.S. Army Cover (No Label, VG Condition)
This collectible issue of Look Magazine, dated June 17, 1941 (Vol. 5, No. 12), features Master Sergeant B.B. Small of the U.S. Army Air Corps on the cover, photographed by Paul Dorsey at March Field in Riverside, California. Pictured gripping a .50-caliber machine gun, Sergeant Small represents the face of America's growing military readiness just months before the U.S. would formally enter World War II. The image symbolizes the rising strength and resolve of the nation’s air defense forces.
Highlighted contents include:
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“On What Terms Will England Make Peace?” by Harold J. Laski – a probing look at British war aims and potential peace negotiations
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“Our Only Defense Is an Aerial Offense” by Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson – a compelling case for air superiority as the cornerstone of U.S. military strategy
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Rare Unposed Pictures of J.P. Morgan – an intimate photo feature on one of America’s most powerful financiers
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“Most Beautiful College Girls of 1941” – a lighthearted and popular annual pictorial feature
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“Washington Has a Girl Problem” – a social commentary on the capital's evolving demographics
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Film coverage: “Caught in the Draft” movie review by James Francis Crow, plus other Look reviews and a behind-the-scenes look at the Pal Joey cast
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Holiday features: “LOOK’s Vacation Guide—The Southwest” and “Linda Darnell Visits the Grand Canyon”
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Fashion & homemaking: “How to Select Your Lingerie for Summer” and “Cooking for Fun” by Ben Irvin Butler
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Sports: “Jimmy Dykes—Rumpus Raiser” by Henry McLemore
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Interactive favorites: Photocrime, Photoquiz, and reader-submitted letters and photos
Condition:
This issue is in very good condition, with minor wear along the edges consistent with age. There is no mailing label, and the exact item shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please review all images for a complete visual assessment.
We offer combined shipping upon request. All vintage magazines are shipped in plastic protective coverings to ensure safe handling and long-term preservation.