Duke University’s Libraries has been increasing its efforts of its digital collections.
One of my favorite collections is called Ad Access. Here they’ve catalogued over 7,000 US and Canadian advertisements from between 1911 - 1950.
Outdated, Old, And Not Applicable In Today’s Times
Human nature hasn’t changed in the last 100 years and it won’t change over the next 100. Sure, we’re seeing technological changes that allow us to communicate through different vehicles and ‘efficiency’ increasing tools that allow us to complete tasks faster. But the way we think, our impulses and emotional wiring that affects whether our attention is aroused and if we should take that next step and make a purchase haven’t changed one bit.
There are some true gems in here folks. Enjoy.
And as always, to your success,
Michael Zipursky
