Western Electric News Magazines------Very Cool---1930

[John S]

I went to a Antique Swap meet this morning.  I picked up two magazines "Western Electric News".  They are both dated 1930.  I think they were given to their employees once a month.  There is some very cool information inside, that has to do with the 1930's.  I never seen anything like it before.  They show some use-wear, but overall very cool.  Here are some pictures...

John

[RotarDad]

Great stuff!  It's helpful to get a better idea of the thinking at the time.  Makes the phones more interesting in my opinion.  Those will also display nicely if you choose to.

[paul-f]

I'm glad you found and enjoy these issues!

If you're hooked, check out the TCI Library.  Collectors have been scanning articles and whole issues of several publications, as they do contain some very interesting articles.

Most are found browsing in the Catalogs... / Western Electric.../ Publications area.

  http://www.telephonecollectors.info/index.php/browse/cat_view/42-catalogs-manuals-and-educational-documents/49-western-electric-bell-system/61-publications-and-educational-documents

I've started a list of some of the publications produced on this page:
  http://www.paul-f.com/BellSystemPubs.html

Like BSPs, this is a huge potential collecting area.  Hopefully collectors can find and preserve these for the future.

[John S]

Paul,

Thank you....there is great information in the link you provided.  I can get lost just surfin.  I will try to post interesting articles.......

John

[WEBellSystemChristian]

The second magazine cover reminds me of the Milwaukee Road Hiawatha logo: