Description
Seventeen Magazine April 1975 – Susan Ford's White House Diary – No Label – VG
This vintage April 1975 issue of Seventeen Magazine features the debut of Susan Ford’s White House Diary, a monthly column written by the daughter of President Gerald Ford, offering readers an inside look at life in the nation’s most famous residence. The issue also showcases a wide range of timely features in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and culture, making it a standout collectible from the mid-1970s.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges consistent with age. Please refer to photos for details. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Each magazine comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the Table of Contents:
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Fashion:
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Prom-Going: Light, airy, feminine dresses for that special night (pp. 111–115)
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Super Natural Spring: Affordable, down-to-earth styles and accessories (pp. 120–125)
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Muslin Makes It: DIY sewing ideas to enhance your wardrobe (pp. 126–129)
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Swim! A fresh look at spring and summer swimwear (pp. 144–147)
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Beauty:
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Dear Beauty Editor: Practical answers to teen beauty questions (p. 16)
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Center Court Grooming: Tennis buffs share tips for looking fresh on and off the court (pp. 138–141)
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Lifestyle & Home:
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Indoor Gardens: How to turn any room into a greenhouse (pp. 130–133)
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Food Features: “The Natural Route” on sprouting seeds and beans, and a guide to bread-baking by Jody Shields (pp. 134–136)
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Articles & Features:
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How Not to Buy a Lemon: Smart tips for buying a used car (p. 90)
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New Facts About Marijuana by Harvey Aronson (p. 96)
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Why All-Women’s Colleges Are Better! by Josiah Bunting (p. 118)
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Face to Face with Barbara Walters by Edwin Miller (p. 150)
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Fiction:
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A Particular God by Joel Gross (p. 148)
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Regular Features:
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Susan Ford’s White House Diary (p. 31)
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Relating by Abigail Wood: “I Feel Trapped!” (p. 52)
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Close-Up: Movies, records, and personalities (p. 67)
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One Plus One—Marriage: The Kind of Men to Avoid by Lester David (p. 75)
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Seventeen’s Annual Short Story, Art and Photography Contests (p. 109)
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This issue represents a fascinating snapshot of American teen culture in the mid-1970s, blending politics, fashion, and lifestyle in a way that few magazines could. With Susan Ford’s first-hand White House insights and Barbara Walters at the height of her career, it is both a collectible artifact and a valuable resource for cultural historians and magazine enthusiasts alike.