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This original June 1941 edition of "The Hub" (Vol. 4, No. 10) is a premier piece of California collegiate ephemera, published just months before the United States' entry into World War II. As the "Off Campus Publication" for Compton Junior College, it provides a unique window into student life and local commerce in Compton, California, during the late interwar period.
Historical Significance & Cover Art:
• Cover Illustration: The front cover features a poignant "Portrait of a Graduate" by artist Hawkins, depicting a graduate in robes holding a diploma while shouldering a military tool and wearing a helmet. Overheard, three fighter planes fly in formation while a dove of peace flies nearby, capturing the tension of the era.
• Editorial Content: Includes the "Your Editor Sez" column, humorous "The Hub" wit, and a special article titled "Hotter Than a Firecracker" by C. P. Corliss regarding the Pasadena Rose Bowl Fourth of July festivities.
• Cultural Content: Features articles such as "Vitamins'll Get You" by Charley King and "Laugh, Clown, Laugh" by Edward Belsley, Jr., alongside photos of Hollywood stars like Carole Landis ("Hollywood's Number One Sweater Girl") and Madeleine Carroll.
Local Compton & Regional Advertising:
The magazine is a rich resource for local business history, featuring numerous advertisements for Compton and Pasadena establishments:
• Compton Businesses: The Camera Shop (117 W. Compton Blvd), Kimballs Men’s Store (155 E. Compton Blvd), Moreland’s Mortuary and Ambulance Service (1011 Willowbrook Ave), Compton Motors (123 North Alameda), and J. C. Penney Co. (128 East Compton Blvd).
• Regional Events: A full-page back cover advertisement for the "Circus and Fireworks" at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on July 4, featuring reserved seats for $1.00.
• National Brands: Includes vibrant full-page back-cover color advertisements for Lucky Strike Cigarettes and Camel Cigarettes (featuring champion golfer Ben Hogan).
Specifications:
• Publication: The Hub (Member of Associated Collegiate Publications)
• Date: June 1941
• Location: Compton, California
• Format: Multi-page softcover magazine with illustrated cover.
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