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The University of Virginia Collection on the History of Childhood, Parenting, and Family Building.

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: ViU-2023-0049

Content Description

Addition to MSS 16758. This collection features twenty-three pamphlets about puberty for women. Some are directed toward mothers, while others are created specifically for daughters. Dates range from 1933 to 1981. Earlier pamphlets discuss the process through storytelling, while later examples utilize more medical terminology. Titles include "Marjorie May's Twelfth Birthday" "Very Personally Yours," and "Growing Up and Liking It." All pamphlets are illustrated; some have calendars others have quizzes. Each pamphlet was published by a manufacturer of women's sanitary products: Holland-Rantos Co., International Cellucotton Products Co., Kotex (Kimberly Clark), Modess, Personal Product Corporation, and TeenForm. Two Kotex print blocks, used to illustrate their product packaging in marketing materials, are also included. This is part of an artificial collection, ie a collection of materials with different provenance assembled and organized to facilitate its management or use.

Acquisition Type

Purchase

Provenance

Purchased from Eclectibles, 11 January 2023.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1933-1981

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (half size box)

Language of Materials

English

Inventory

23 pamphlets, 2 printing blocks