A Chartered Flight Takes Puerto Rican Workers to the United States, circa 1948
This post was originally published on this sitePuerto Rican farm labor migration was a plan by the Puerto Rican and U.S. governments. In May 1952, […]
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35 Gorgeous Photos of Martha Scott in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1912 in Jamesport, Missouri, American actress Martha Scott was known for her roles in both film and […]
A Wonderful Photo Series of People at a Beach in 1947
This post was originally published on this siteAfter World War II, beaches became popular destinations for relaxation and recreation as people sought to unwind after […]
Betty Grable Show Off Her Famous Million Dollar Legs in 1943
This post was originally published on this siteBetty Grable, a prominent actress, singer, and dancer in the 1940s, was famously known as the woman with […]
Amazing Photos of the 1947 Bristol 400 Cabriolet
This post was originally published on this siteThe end of wartime hostilities marked the beginning of a golden era for British car manufacturers. Those involved […]
23 Amazing Vintage Portraits of People Smoking in the Photo Booths
This post was originally published on this sitePhoto booths have been in the zeitgeist since the late 1800s. The earliest photo booth patent was filed […]
World War I Through a British Soldier’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteBritish soldiers during World War I, often referred to as “Tommy Atkins,” faced immense challenges and hardships. They […]
30 Beautiful Portrait Photos of a Very Young Jean Simmons in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBritish-American actress Jean Simmons (1929–2010) appeared predominantly in films, beginning with those made in Britain during and after […]
Incredible Photos From California’s First Post-War Cycle Train, From Los Angeles to San Diego, 1946
This post was originally published on this siteOrganized by the Bicycle Dealers Association of Southern California with the goal of boosting enthusiasm for hobby cycling, […]
Photos of Marilyn Monroe During a Ballet Lesson in Hollywood, 1949
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1940s, Marilyn Monroe took acting, dancing, and singing lessons (sometimes all in one day) to […]
Fabulous Photos of Belita in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1923 at Nether Wallop, Hampshire, British Olympic figure skater, dancer, and actress Belita Jepson-Turner, known professionally as […]
1945 “Varga” Girl Esquire Calendar Featuring Pinup Girl Artwork by Alberto Vargas
This post was originally published on this siteAlberto Vargas was born in Peru and became one of the most famous pin-up painters. These charming prints […]
Impressive Fashion Designs by Anthony Blotta in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in southern Italy, Fashion designer Anthony Blotta (1888–1971) started his fashion house in 1919. Trained as a […]
Vintage Photographs of Humphrey Bogart Playing Chess
This post was originally published on this siteBesides being an amazing actor, Humphrey Bogart was an extremely accomplished chess player, almost of master level. His […]
Did You Know That Hollywood Starlet Ava Gardner Was a Corgi Lover?
This post was originally published on this siteAva Gardner loved animals and had several different pets over the years. The famous American film actress, who […]
45 Elegant Studio Portrait Photos of Young Women in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteFashion for young women in the 1940s was influenced by both the wartime era and the emerging post-war […]
40 Wonderful Color Photographs of Linda Darnell in the 1940s an 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLinda Darnell (October 16, 1923 – April 10, 1965) was touted by Hollywood wags as “the girl with […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life in Fukuoka Just After Surrender of Japan
This post was originally published on this siteIn late 1945, Fukuoka was recovering from heavy bombing during World War II. The city had been struck […]
30 Stunning Portraits of a Young Betty Grable in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteElizabeth Ruth Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973) was an American actress, pin-up girl, dancer, model […]
Wonderful Fashion Designs by Robert Piguet in the 1940s and Early ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteRobert Piguet (1898–1953) was a Swiss-born French fashion designer known for his elegant and refined haute couture collections. […]
Who Else Grew Up With NOMA Bubble Lights on Their Christmas Trees?
This post was originally published on this siteBubble lights for Christmas decoration were first patented in the United States by Carl W. Otis in 1944 […]
30 Fabulous Photos of Barbara Lawrence in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1930 in Carnegie, Oklahoma, American actress and model Barbara Lawrence began her career as a child photographer’s […]
30 Cool Snaps of Young Women Wearing Shorts and Crop Tops From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, women’s fashion was influenced by the practicality required during World War II, which led to […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Helen Walker in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 in Worcester, Massachusetts, American actress Helen Walker made her film debut in 1942’s Lucky Jordan, a […]
30 Vintage Portraits of a Young and Handsome Frank Sinatra in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteKnown in the 1940s as the “Voice,” Frank Sinatra projected such intimacy as he sang that he had […]