TN1 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hi all, I was researching some old newspaper articles looking for some hay fever references when I stumbled onto a reference to an actual hay fever contest. Apparently, a group of hay fever sufferers in the late 1930's and early 1940's who would go to Galveston Texas for relief from ragweed started a contest to find the "prettiest hay fever sufferer" and crown her queen! They later added a King, Princess, Duchess and youngest hay fever sufferer title. As I researched more, I found some photos of the contestants (some quite attractive) and even a reference to a 1954 contest which was televised on the local TV station! Sadly this tradition died out with the ending of hay fever clubs in the US in the late 50's! Link to comment
And Beat Him When He Sneezes Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Interesting--Was sneezing part of the competition? Link to comment
TN1 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 The articles really don't specify. However in the promotional photos that I viewed, the contestants were photographed in the midst of a sneeze. I did find a reference to a "hay fever sneezing contest" from 1936, however I found no photos of the event or the results of the contest. Link to comment
Daphine Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 This is just too funny Great find! Link to comment
Morningsmith Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 That's just wild. I wish it was online! Link to comment
hilsbilly Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hi all, I was researching some old newspaper articles looking for some hay fever references when I stumbled onto a reference to an actual hay fever contest. Apparently, a group of hay fever sufferers in the late 1930's and early 1940's who would go to Galveston Texas for relief from ragweed started a contest to find the "prettiest hay fever sufferer" and crown her queen! They later added a King, Princess, Duchess and youngest hay fever sufferer title. As I researched more, I found some photos of the contestants (some quite attractive) and even a reference to a 1954 contest which was televised on the local TV station! Sadly this tradition died out with the ending of hay fever clubs in the US in the late 50's!,,, blame it on a simple twist of fate Link to comment
donttakenostuff Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I was so interested in your post about the Hay Fever Queen Contest, and came across another contest from 1944. Click on this link .Sneezing Link to comment
Santa's Biggest Fan Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Is it possible for anyone to actually scan and post the matter(alongwith photos) online? Link to comment
Lynne Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Is it possible for anyone to actually scan and post the matter(alongwith photos) online?We don't permit the posting of copyrighted materials on the forum. I imagine if it was published in a newspaper or a magazine that they still hold copyright on past publications. Link to comment
TN1 Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 Sorry, but I believe Lynne is right. It wouldn't be worth the possible legal issues to even attempt to post them. Link to comment
King_of_the_ruins Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 yes, Lynne is right, and with the way all the media outlets are about copyrights, it wouldn't be worth the risk Link to comment
Jemmabean Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Well...I'm not 100% on this (if I remember, I'll try and find some research to back me up on this) but I BELIEVE that copyrights on publications (I -know- this applies to plays and books, but I'm not sure about other publications) only extend fifty years from registration. So, something from 1944 would be fair game to post. Link to comment
Lynne Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Copyright law is a bit different for media such as journal, magazine & newspaper articles. Some publishers retain the copyrights until they go out of business, some let them lapse. It would depend on the publisher in question.Of course, you could always apply for permission to reproduce it. Link to comment
r Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Outstanding. Another interesting source of photos and stories may surround the hayfever resorts of New Hampshire during 1910-1930.r. Link to comment
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