At least one of the Atlas catalog covers, No. 26, was drawn by the eccentric gentleman artist Arthur C. Radebaugh whose advertising work was also commissioned by Coca-Cola, Dodge and Chrysler. From the late 1930s until the 1960s he known for his futuristic air-brush illustrations, Motor, Fortune and Saturday Evening Post magazine covers and a weekly syndicated cartoon strip "Closer Than We Think", a humorous send-up of technology and invention. Eventually forgotten (and for many years his type of work derided) his reputation was revived as the significance of his contribution to graphic illustration was realised in the closing years of the 20th century. Examples of his art can be seen here: http://www.palaceofculture.org/radebaugh.html   and http://www.palaceofculture.org/
Atlas catalogs were, until the late 1930s, always of an interesting design with artistic covers, a wealth of detailed information, profusely illustrated and with a simple chronological numbering system. Most were titled "Atlas Equipment" or "Atlas Modern Shop Equipment" the known exceptions being  No. 31 "Atlas Lathes" and No. 30 "The New Atlas Shaper". The catalogs continued to be published during the Second World War, but only in limited numbers - though separate editions for drills, shapers, millers and lathes were issued. If readers can help with either pictures of catalogs not featured within these pages, or information about other Atlas Catalogs, the writer would be pleased to hear from them.
The following pages show covers from the early 1930s through the (unfortunately long-lasting and ubiquitous) "green" editions of 1950s to the final publications of the 1960 and 1970s. There are two covers per page; all are at high resolution and can, when downloaded, be printed out to produce a good quality image.
If you have cover pictures from different catalogs that you would like to contribute, please do get in touch.
This page: Catalogs 5 and 8 (circa 1932 - 1934)
Catalogs: 15 and 26 (circa 1935 - 37 illustration by Arthur C. Radebaugh)
Catalogs: 28 and 31 (1937 - 1938)
Catalogs: 39 and 41
Catalogs: 45 and 1947 Gearbox Catalog
Catalogs: 50, 51 and 52 and 3990 (1959)
Catalog: 5993A 1967