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Magazines in Alphabetical Order
Audrey
Publication Date: 2003 to presentAn Asian-American women's lifestyle magazine featuring articles on current issues, fashion, dating, and more.
The library holds print issues of this magazine from 2006 to present.Better Homes and Gardens
Publication Date: 1922 to presentA magazine showcasing home improvement ideas and projects, recipes, gardening and entertainment ideas.
The library holds issues on microfilm from 1922 to 1948.Bitch: feminist response to pop culture
Publication Date: 1996 to presentA magazine providing and encouraging an empowered, feminist response to mainstream media and popular culture.
The library holds issues in print at the library from 1996 to 2009 with some issues missing, and from 1996 to 2000 online for users with a valid Harvard ID.Bride's
Publication Date: 1934 to presentA bridal magazine with articles on dresses and wedding planning.
The library holds issues in print from 1975 to the present.Charm
Publication Date: 1915 to 1959A fashion and beauty magazine for the "business girl" absorbed by Glamor in November 1959.
The library holds scattered issues of this magazine in print from 1924, 1927, 1944, 1953, and 1955.Cosmopolitan
Publication Date: 1886 to presentOriginally described as a "first-class family magazine", Cosmopolitan was reborn in July 1965 when Helen Gurley Brown became its first female editor. The magazine addressed women as independent people capable of running their own career, social, and sexual lives.
The library holds issues on microfilm from 1930-1992 and scattered issues in print from 1955 to the present. This resource also has issues available online from 1886 to 1907 and from 1996 to the present for users with a valid Harvard ID.Essence
Publication Date: 1970 to presentESSENCE is a premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women.
The library has print issues of this magazine from 1970 to the present. This resource also has issues from 1988 to the present available online for users with a valid Harvard ID.Fitness
Publication Date: 1992 to presentFitness spotlights workouts, recipes, health and beauty advice, and fitness inspiration.
The library holds print issues of this magazine from October 1999 to the present.Glamour
Publication Date: 1939 to presentGlamour magazine showcases the latest fashion trends, outfit ideas, and hair and makeup how-tos.
The library holds scattered issues of this magazine in print from 1947, 1948, 1952, 1963, 1967, 1972, 1975, 1977, and 1995 to the present. The library also holds issues of this magazine on microfilm from 1980-2000. This resource has issues available online from 1997 to the present for users with a valid Harvard ID.Godey's lady's book, and ladies' American magazine
Publication Date: 1830 to 1878This magazine published American authors and poets, specifically those who wrote wholesome literature, information on dressmaking, and fashion plates.
The library holds scattered issues from 1840-1858. This resource has issues available online to users with a valid Harvard ID.Good Housekeeping
Publication Date: 1885 to presentGood Housekeeping is a source for advice about food, diet, beauty, health, family, and home.
The library holds microfilm issues of this magazine from 1885-2000 and scattered print issues ranging from 1932 to the present. Issues are also available online from 1916 to 1950 and 1994 to the present for users with a valid Harvard ID.Harper's Bazaar
Publication Date: 1867 to presentLadies' Home Journal
Publication Date: 1883 to presentA conservative voice for role of women in society featuring beauty and fashion tips, relationship advice, and domestic advice that has been continuously published since 1883. It has the longest running magazine column entitled "Can this marriage be saved?".
The library holds print issues from 1970 to the present and issues on microfilm from 1884 to 2000. Some issues of this resource are freely available online. Other issues of this resource are available online to users with a valid Harvard ID.Latina
Publication Date: 1994 to presentLatina features lifestyle, entertainment, beauty, fashion, style trends, and news updates on Latina celebrities and music icons.
The library holds issues from 1997 to the present.Lesbian Connection
Publication Date: 1974 to presentA bimonthly magazine that is a free worldwide forum of news, ideas and information for, by, and about lesbians.
The library holds issues in print from 1974 to the present.Mademoiselle
Publication Date: 1935 to 2001A magazine giving young women beauty and fashion advice.
The library holds scattered issues in print and on microfilm from 1935-2001.Martha Stewart Living
Publication Date: 1990 to presentA magazine focused on gardening, entertaining, renovating, cooking, collecting and creating.
The library holds print issues from 1991 to the presentMcCall's
Publication Date: 1873 to 2001A women's fashion magazine that also featured fiction, editorial, health, beauty, and foreign travel columns.
The library holds scattered issues in print from 1905-2001 and issues on microfilm from 1954-1972.More
Publication Date: 1997 to presentMore magazine celebrates women of style and substance with articles on style, health, work, spirituality and relationships.
The library holds scattered issues in print from 1999 to the present.Ms.
Publication Date: 1972 to presentA magazine widely known as the first to promote a feminist worldview.
The library holds print issues from 1972 to the present (including a preview issue from 1971) and issues on microfilm from 1972 to 1979. This resource has issues available online to users with a valid Harvard ID.O: The Oprah Magazine
Publication Date: 2000 to presentThe magazine focuses on inspiring readers by passing on stories, advice, and self-empowerment tools.
The library holds print issues from 2000 to the present. This resource also has issues available online to users with a valid Harvard ID.Sassy
Publication Date: 1988 to 1996A magazine for teen girls widely considered controversial because of it's focus on sex.
The library holds scattered issues in print from 1988 to 1996.'Teen
Publication Date: 1956 to 2008A magazine geared for young girls ages 12-18 discussing topics such as acne, clothes, dating, and family squabbles.
The library holds scattered issues in print from 1997 to 2002.Teen Vogue
Publication Date: 2001 to presentA magazine for teen girls with articles about fashion and beauty.
The library holds print issues from 2006 to the present. This resource has issues available online to users with a valid Harvard ID.Vanity Fair
Publication Date: 1913 to presentA magazine for women with a strong focus on fashion.
The library holds issues in print from 1915 to 1936 and 1983 to the present. This resource has issues available online for users with a valid Harvard ID.Woman's Day
Publication Date: 1937 to presentA magazine that publishes a mix of homemaking advice for the budget conscious, parenting advice, and other money and time savers.
The library holds issues in print from 1937 to the present.Woman's World
Publication Date: 1980 to presentA magazine advertised for the traditional, family-oriented, working woman.
The library holds scattered issues in print from 1981 to the present and issues on microfilm from 1985 to 1986.Women's Health
Publication Date: 1986 to presentA magazine on women's health featuring workout routines and healthy eating plans.
The library holds issues in print from 2006 to the present.Working Mother
Publication Date: 1978 to presentA magazine that discusses concerns of women who are working parents.
The library holds issues in print from 1986 to the present. This resource has issues available online to users with a valid Harvard ID.Working Woman
Publication Date: 1976 to 2001A magazine geared towards the thoughts and concerns of the working woman.
The library holds issues in print from 1976 to 2001. This resource has issues available online to users with a valid Harvard ID.
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