Item 27: The American Spectator: A literary newspaper (removed to Legal Box #2) , 1934 December - 1936 February

Item — Box: 15, Folder: 36

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The American Spectator: A literary newspaper (removed to Legal Box #2) , 1934 December - 1936 February

Dates

Created: 1934 December - 1936 February

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Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Type of Material:

Newspaper

Condition Note:

Poor; paper is fragile and falling apart in earlier issues. Later issues are in much better condition.

Measurements:

8 ½ x 11in

Title:

The American Spectator: A literary newspaper

Description:

Newspaper issues of the American Spectator from December 1934 to February 1936. They include the following articles: December 1934 (Vol. III, No. 26): “The Death of American Society,” describing how American society and culture has fallen and praising F. Scott Fitzgerald for his interpretation of fallen society in “The Great Gatsby.” “The Scientific Method vs. The New Deal,” critical of President Roosevelt’s New Deal policies. “A Factory Town Called Hollywood,” critical of the working conditions and payment of filmmakers, actors, writers, and directors. January 1935 (Vol. III, No. 27) “The Evils of Our Bench,” critical of the justice system and its political bias usurping true, fair justice. “Producers, Playwrights and Critics,” addressing the over-criticism of drama when compared to other forms of art. February 1935 (Vol. III, No. 28) “The Crime of Being A Communist,” criticizing a shadowed “social police” that restrains socialist and communist thinking “The Higher Hypocrites,” critical of America’s involvement in the World War and the hypocrisies in both government and religion. “Come and Get it,” criticizing the American diet and criticizing the influx of dry and canned foods as being the fault of women’s removal from the kitchen, while praising women for their abilities as housewives that have made Americans healthier and happier. March 1935 (Vol. III, No. 29) “The American Spectator Awards,” which includes the autobiography written by H.G. Wells. “Pyrotechnical Progress,” which exalts the works of authors such as Conrad and Fitzgerald. “Civilized Town,” which poses the question of civilization in America and beyond. “The Black Future of Poetry,” which claims that the life stories of black Americans will influence poetry going forward. June 1935 (Vol. III, No. 30) “Editorial Note,” describes how the founding editors have left the magazine and anonymous editors will take over in their stead. “Should the North Secede?” which criticizes Hitler and his rise to power in Germany, comparing it to current race tensions in America. July 1935 (Vol. III, No. 31) “Hungry Harlem,” which discusses race relations and tensions in New York, as well as police and judicial ignorance to the plights of black Americans. “Cuisine Americaine,” which criticizes American cooking and the overuse of condiments which destroy taste. August 1935 (Vol. III, No. 32) “The University Professor,” another criticism of Hitler. September 1935 (Vol. III, No. 33) Most of the main articles in this issue are highly critical of war, likely due to the impending threat of Nazism in Europe. “Portrait of an Abortionist,” a reflection on the life and morality behind abortionists. October 1935 (Vol. III, No. 34) “The Munition Makers Go Hunting,” a criticism of new machines and technologies being made for the purpose of brutality in war. “Clericalism Invades American Politics,” criticizing a newfound disregard for the division between Church and State. “The Un-Americanism of Mr. Roosevelt,” which criticizes F.D.R. and policies expanding the American government. November 1935 - February 1936 (Vol. III, No. 35-38) The remainder of these issues are very repetitive - they take a libertarian approach of criticizing war while also urging against American involvement in war, discuss legal and judicial injustice by race, and criticize the Catholic church.