Photos of Veronica Lake During the Filming of ‘Sullivan’s Travels’ (1941)
This post was originally published on this siteSullivan’s Travels is a 1941 American comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges. A satire on the […]
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Before the White House Years, Here Are Some Rarely Seen Vintage Photos of a Young Jackie Kennedy From the Late 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, who would later become Jackie Kennedy, was in her youth and […]
In the Mid-20th Century, Drive-in Theaters Were the Perfect Place to Catch a Flick From the Comfort and Privacy of Your Car
This post was originally published on this siteDrive-in theaters were a popular form of entertainment in the mid-20th century, reflecting a unique aspect of American […]
35 Glamorous Portrait Photos of Pin-Up Girls of the Yank, the Army Weekly
This post was originally published on this siteYank, the Army Weekly was a weekly magazine published from 1942 through 1945 and distributed to members of […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of Pneumatic Tube Messaging Systems
This post was originally published on this sitePneumatic tube systems are not novel to the 21st century, the concept of pneumatic transportation can be traced […]
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Surcouf, the Largest Cruiser Submarine of World War II
This post was originally published on this siteSurcouf was a large French gun-armed cruiser submarine of the mid 20th century. She carried two 8” guns […]
Fashion Designs by Clare Potter in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1903 in Jersey City, New Jersey, American fashion designer Clare Potter was one of the first American […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Rita Hayworth During the Filming of ‘The Lady from Shanghai’ (1947)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Lady from Shanghai is a 1947 American film noir produced and directed by Orson Welles that stars […]
35 Fascinating Portraits of Ginger Rogers
This post was originally published on this siteGinger Rogers, the dancer who famously did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels, was […]
Beautiful Fashion Illustration by Edwin Georgi in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteEdwin Georgi (1896–1964) was an American illustrator best known for his depictions of women. He was studying civil […]
Automobiles Being Shipped by Barge in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteNearly a century ago, the automobile was coming into vogue as a common means of transportation for the […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Eppo Doeve in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteJoseph Ferdinand Doeve (1907–1981), better known as Eppo Doeve, was a popular Dutch painter and cartoonist of Indo […]
35 Beautiful Photos of Anna Lee in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913 as Joan Boniface Winnifrith in Ightham, Kent, British actress Anna Lee made her debut with a […]
30 Vintage French Lottery Posters From Between the 1930s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteKing Francis I of France discovered the lotteries during his campaigns in Italy and decided to organize such […]
20 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Jane Russell in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJane Russell (June 21, 1921 – February 28, 2011) was an American actress and model. She was one […]
40 Glamorous Photos Show Fashion Styles of Lauren Bacall in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican actress Betty Joan Perske, professionally known as Lauren Bacall, was named the 20th-greatest female star of classic […]
June 19, 1944: Lena, 40-Pound Foxhound, and Her Family of 23 Pups Set a New Dogdom Litter Record
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 19, 1944, W.N. Ely’s American foxhound, Lena, of Ambler, Pennsylvania, gave birth to 23 healthy puppies. […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Arleen Whelan in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah, American actress Arleen Whelan worked in Southern California as a manicurist, […]
Photos of the Grand Prix at Bathurst, New South Wales in 1946
This post was originally published on this siteIn October 1946, the New South Wales 100-mile Grand Prix motor race was run at Bathurst, attracting a […]
Once Upon a Time, You Could Ride a Train Right Through the Orange Groves in Southern California
This post was originally published on this siteThe Super Chief was one of the named passenger trains and the flagship of the Atchison, Topeka and […]
Japanese American Shop Owner in Oakland, California Hopes to Avoid Internment After the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1942
This post was originally published on this siteA large sign reading “I AM AN AMERICAN” placed in the window of a store, at 13th and […]
Bohemian Sydney Through Brian Bird’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteFrom the late 19th century to the early 1970s, there was a distinctive bohemian subculture in Sydney. Alternative […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Lily Pons in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1898 in Draguignan in Provence, French-American operatic lyric coloratura soprano and actress Lily Pons had an active […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Veronica Lake From the Film ‘I Wanted Wings’ (1941)
This post was originally published on this siteI Wanted Wings is a 1941 American drama film directed by Mitchell Leisen and based on a book […]
30 Portrait Photos of Jack Oakie in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1903 as Lewis Delaney Offield in Sedalia, Missouri, American actor Jack Oakie made his professional debut on […]