This vintage book bundle brings together two mid-century social-guidance hygiene manuals—one for women and girls (1958) and one for fathers and sons (1949). These were widely used in schools, youth programs, and family instruction, offering a fascinating look at period health education and cultural expectations.
Inside you’ll find discussions on puberty, pregnancy, venereal disease, marriage, reproduction, and “character guidance,” all written in the voice of their era. With photographs, instructional diagrams, and time-capsule commentary, this pair is ideal for readers who love primary-source social history.
Quick Specs
Item Type: Vintage book bundle (2 softcover instructional booklets)
Size: Each approx. 8 × 5 × 0.25 in
Material: Paper wraps
Color: Yellow covers with black and red text
Origin or Maker:
• Woman & Girl — Social Guidance Enterprises, San Antonio, TX
• Father & Son — Hygienic Productions, Wilmington, OH
Year or Era: 1958 & 1949
GENRE: Social Guidance / Vintage Health & Hygiene
Language / Pages:
• Woman & Girl: English, 95 pages
• Father & Son: English, 88 pages
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing:
• Personal Hygiene for Every Woman and Girl — 1958 printing
• Manual of Hygiene for Father and Son — Thirty-Ninth Printing (1949 copyright)
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Dust Jacket: Not issued (softcover booklets)
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Period diagrams, instructional drawings, and black-and-white medical photographs
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Extras: Staple-bound construction typical of mid-century educational booklets
Condition Grade: Good
Notes:
• Light shelf wear to covers; faint smudges, mild toning, and small marks visible on the yellow wraps
• Slight corner bumps and minor edge wear on both booklets
• Pages evenly age-toned but fully legible
• Staple bindings intact
• No writing or major defects noted
These booklets show honest use consistent with age and purpose.
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Estate collection; no inscriptions or bookplates noted. These volumes contain mid-20th-century medical, moral, and social viewpoints and are provided for historical interest only.
About the Authors
J. G. Ross and M. A. Horn contributed to American mid-century hygiene and guidance publishing, producing instructional material used by schools, clinics, and parents during the 1940s–1960s.
A fascinating time-capsule bundle for readers who love vintage social history.
Disclaimer
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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