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<\/a>\nNewspaper ads are a fascinating window in time and this one from January 26, 1968, is no exception. Note the name of the company, Psychedelic Photo Company. The word psychedelic came into being in 1956 from the Greek psyche- \u201cmind\u201d + deloun- \u201cmake visible\u201d from delos \u201cvisible, clear,\u201d + dyeu- \u201cto shine.\u201d Popular use began in 1965 referencing anything producing effects similar to using a psychedelic drug or enhancing the effects of said drug.<\/p>\n
Over the years, I\u2019ve heard the term psychedelic innumerable times, however, this may be the first time as the name of a business. I Googled the company out of curiosity to see if it still existed and alas, no.<\/p>\n
Notice the details of the ad. What a bargain price for a black and white or color poster. (How I wish current shipping prices cost 25 cents.) If you hurried after January 26th, when the ad came out in the Skyscraper, you could get a poster in two weeks, in time to give to your Valentine!<\/p>\n
*Mundelein College, founded and operated by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), provided education to women from 1930 until 1991, when it affiliated with Loyola University Chicago. The Women and Leadership Archives (WLA) at Loyola holds the records of Mundelein College.<\/p>\n
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Nancy became Director of the WLA in spring, 2013. Prior to that, Nancy was an archivist and records manager at a wildlife research facility for the USDA in Colorado. Nancy has worked in the archival field since 1999. When not at the WLA, Nancy enjoys spending time with her family and knitting.<\/em><\/p>\n Loyola University Chicago’s Women and Leadership Archives Blog is designed to provide a positive environment for the Loyola community to discuss important issues and ideas. Differences of opinion are encouraged. We invite comments in response to posts and ask that you write in a civil and respectful manner. All comments will be screened for tone and content and must include the first and last name of the author and a valid email address. The appearance of comments on the blog does not imply the University’s endorsement or acceptance of views expressed.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n In honor of Valentine\u2019s Day, I went in search of something from Mundelein College.* I found this ad in the Skyscraper, the College\u2019s weekly student-produced newspaper. Newspaper ads are a fascinating window in time and this one from January 26, … Continue reading
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