Radio Shack was once cool
This is a site that posts old Radio Shack catalogs in an easy to browse format. I didn't realize Radio Shack was once so cool. Radio Shack started to fade in the late 60's about the time they started pushing the realistic products but still much better than it is today.
http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com
Here are some examples of what Radio Shack offered from the late 40's to late 60's. They have alot of history that is interesting. I was very surprised to see what they once sold via mail order and in store. Explore the website it is really cool.