Yearly Archives: 2021
Mugshots of Civil Rights Activist Freedom Riders in Jackson, Mississippi During the Summer of 1961
Extraordinary courage stepped up to bigotry in America during the summer of 1961. The acts of bravery came not from soldiers in battle or politicians taking a stand. No, in this case, the valor came from everyday Americans – civilians concerned about the state of their country. Eventually, there would be hundreds of them, actingContinue reading “Mugshots of Civil Rights Activist Freedom Riders in Jackson, Mississippi During the Summer of 1961”
41 Amazing Vintage Photos of Child Soldiers from the American Civil War
Between 250,000 and 420,000 males under 18 were involved in the American Civil War, for the Union and the Confederacy combined. It is estimated that 100,000 Union soldiers were 15 years or younger. Given the large number of boys and young men in the American Civil War, compared to the number of older men, oneContinue reading “41 Amazing Vintage Photos of Child Soldiers from the American Civil War”
28 Classic Pin-Up Girls and the Women Who Inspired Them
51 Adorable Photos of Children and their Dogs from the Victorian Era
37 Wonderful Photos Showing Celebrities on Their Wedding Days
47 Amazing Photos Showing Life in Chicago During the 1940s
(Photos by John Vachon, via Chicago magazine)
60 Beautiful Photographs of Actress Carole Lombard during the 1930s
Carole Lombard (born Jane Alice Peters; October 6, 1908 – January 16, 1942) was an American actress, particularly noted for her energetic, often off-beat roles in screwball comedies. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Lombard 23rd on its list of the greatest female stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema. Lombard was born into a wealthyContinue reading “60 Beautiful Photographs of Actress Carole Lombard during the 1930s”
44 Incredible Photos That Capture Traffic Accidents in California During the 1950s
30 Wonderful Vintage Photos of 1970s Duo Captain & Tennille
Captain & Tennille were American recording artists whose primary success occurred in the 1970s. The husband-and-wife team were “Captain” Daryl Dragon (August 27, 1942 – January 2, 2019) and Toni Tennille (born May 8, 1940). They have five albums certified gold or platinum and scored numerous hits on the US singles charts, the most enduringContinue reading “30 Wonderful Vintage Photos of 1970s Duo Captain & Tennille”
