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Books
Canadian School Reader, the cover of which portrays a typical scene of childhood innocence, with two children and a puppy peering out the window onto a natural scene.
Smithe, John Merle (author)
http://childrenslit.library.ryerson.ca/items/show/7301
The Copp Clark Publishing Co. Limited
1947
Brown, Audrey M. (illustrator); Salisbury, Margaret (illustrator); Scott, Blanche (illustrator); Stark, W.R. (illustrator); Bice, Clare (illustrator)
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Book Cover
Confidential File: Horror Comic Books!
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A report by Paul Coates for "Confidential File" in 1955, regarding the relationship between juvenile delinquency
and comics, and formation of the Comics Code.
Paul Coates (reporter); Jim Peck (producer);. Irvin Kershner (director)
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The Case Against Comics: A Review of The Seduction of the Innocent
Magazine Articles
Muhlen's review of The Seduction of the Innocent. He criticizes the effectiveness of Wertham's book as being a catalyst for change.
Muhlen, Norbert (writer)
New Leader Publishing Association
17 May 1954
ProQuest
PDF
Magazine Article
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books
Magazine Articles
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.
Wertham, Fredric (writer)
Ladies' Home Journal
1 November 1953
Ladies' Home Journal
PDF
Magazine Article
Are Comic Books a Menace?
Magazine Articles
Details the results of a comics questionnaire given to over 1800 children, 235 of which having been classified as delinquents.
Hoult, Thomas (writer); Hoult, Lois (writer)
Today's Health
1 June 1950
American Medical Association
PDF
Magazine Article
Junior Has a Craving
Magazine Articles
A mother investigates the reading habits of her eight year-old son.
Mannes, Marya (writer)
New Republic
17 February 1947
New Republic
PDF
Magazine Article
Bargains in Modern Books for Boys and Girls
Comic Books
Advertisement and order form for novels directed at boys and girls.
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?dlid=21817
Parents' Magazine Press
1 February 1942
Public Domain, Digital Comic Museum
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Comic Book
Bargains in Modern Books for Boys and Girls
Comic Books
Advertisement and order form for novels directed at boys and girls.
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?dlid=21813
Parents' Magazine Press
1 September 1941
Marke, David T. (editor); Ellsworth, Ralph (art editor); Jacquet, Lloyd (art editor)
Public Domain, Digital Comic Museum
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Comic Book
12,000 Boys and Girls are now Enjoying this Fascinating Library
Comic Books
Advertisement directed at children for a volume of books in "The What-Every-Child-Should-Know Library."
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?dlid=21811
Parents' Magazine Press
1 June 1941
Marke, David T. (editor)
Public Domain, Digital Comic Museum
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Comic Book
This Is Your Page: What's On Your Mind?
Comic Books
Published letters to the editor with short responses. Includes a letter from someone serving time in a juvenile correctional facility.
Unknown
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?dlid=8642
Lev Gleason Publications
1 May 1948
Biro, Charles (editor); Wood, Bob (editor)
Public Domain, Digital Comic Museum
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Comic Book