Time Magazine from August 1939 - Buchman
Title: Time Magazine – August 28, 1939
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Date: August 28, 1939
Pages: Approx. 60
Condition: Good – front cover shows light wear and a faint library stamp; spine is intact with minor edge wear; interior pages display light age toning but remain clean, legible, and complete. Please review photos for exact condition details.
Featured Article: Frank Buchman and Mae West – “A Wonderful Worker Met a Splendid Character”
This rare 1939 issue of Time magazine features a fascinating glimpse into the international activities of Dr. Frank Buchman, founder of the Oxford Group (later Moral Re-Armament), and his surprising connection with Hollywood star Mae West.
The People section highlights a meeting between Buchman and West during one of his Moral Re-Armament campaigns. The article notes their cordial exchange and Buchman’s compliment to West, calling her a “splendid character” while Mae praised his movement as “wonderful work.” The feature reflects both the Oxford Group’s growing cultural footprint and its efforts to appeal to prominent public figures during a turbulent pre-war era.
Collector’s Significance
- Oxford Group & MRA History: Captures Frank Buchman’s outreach at the height of the Moral Re-Armament campaign.
- Hollywood Connection: Rare coverage linking spiritual reform movements with Hollywood icon Mae West.
- Pre-War Context: Published just days before the outbreak of World War II, providing historical resonance.
- Condition: Solid copy with expected wear for age; content remains fully preserved.
This issue stands as a unique cultural artifact, blending world affairs, spiritual reform, and Hollywood glamour on the eve of World War II.
