The Outlook (New York City)


The Outlook was a weekly magazine, published in New York City.

Publication history

''The Christian Union'' (1870–1893)

The Outlook began publication January 1, 1870, as The Christian Union.

''The Outlook'' (1893–1928)

The magazine was titled The Outlook from 1893 to 1928, reflecting a shift of focus from religious subjects to social and political issues.
In 1900, the ranking weekly magazines of news and opinion were The Independent, The Nation, The Outlook, and, with a different emphasis, The Literary Digest.

''The Outlook and Independent'' (1928–1932)

In 1928 The Independent was merged with The Outlook to form The Outlook and Independent.

''The New Outlook'' (1932–1935)

From 1932 to 1935 the magazine was published as The New Outlook. Its last issue was dated June 1935.

Notable contributors

A collection of poetry from The Outlook, Scribner's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, and The Century Magazine was published in 1913. The complete run from July 1, 1893 to June 1935 is online.