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68 Beautiful Photos of Actress Olivia de Havilland During the 1930s

Dame Olivia Mary de Havilland DBE (July 1, 1916 – July 26, 2020) was a British-American actress. The major works of her cinematic career spanned from 1935 to 1988. She appeared in 49 feature films and was one of the leading actors of her time. She was the oldest living and earliest surviving Academy AwardContinue reading “68 Beautiful Photos of Actress Olivia de Havilland During the 1930s”

35 Vintage Portrait Photos of Secretaries in the 1960s

The office of the 1950s and ‘60s was, in many ways, the embodiment of the American dream; it allowed for a comfortable salary, an independent lifestyle, and room for advancement. In the 1960s, the number one job for American women was the secretarial occupation. The most common job for American women today is still theContinue reading “35 Vintage Portrait Photos of Secretaries in the 1960s”

36 Wonderful Photos of Shirley Temple As a Child in the 1930s

Shirley Temple Black (1928-2014) was an American film and television actress, singer, dancer and public servant, most famous as a child star in the 1930s. Temple began her film career in 1932 at the age of three. In 1934, she found international fame in Bright Eyes, a feature film designed specifically for her talents. SheContinue reading “36 Wonderful Photos of Shirley Temple As a Child in the 1930s”

34 Fantastic Vintage Photographs of Roller Skaters at Venice Beach, California in 1979

Roller skating has and always will be an all-time favorite activity to do while visiting Venice Beach. Here’s a collection of 34 interesting vintage photographs of roller skater girls skating at Ocean Front Walk, California in 1979.

57 Amazing Vintage Photos of Women Taken During the American Civil War in 1863

Mathew Brady (1823-1896) was one of the most prolific photographers of the nineteenth century, creating a visual documentation of the Civil War period (1860-1865). During the Civil War, Brady and his associates traveled throughout the eastern part of the country, capturing the effects of the War through photographs of people, towns, and battlefields. Additionally, BradyContinue reading “57 Amazing Vintage Photos of Women Taken During the American Civil War in 1863”

17 Interesting Portrait Photos of a Young Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali is the most famous of the Surrealist artists. His ability to shock and entertain made his paintings popular to many people. Many of today’s artists have been inspired by Dali’s work. Salvador began drawing and painting while he was still young. He painted outdoor scenes such as sailboats and houses. He also paintedContinue reading “17 Interesting Portrait Photos of a Young Salvador Dali”

36 Incredible Photos of Londoners during the Blitz in 1940 & 1941

The Blitz was a German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom in 1940 and 1941, during the Second World War. The term was first used by the British press and originated from the term “Blitzkrieg”, the German word for ‘lightning war’. The Germans conducted mass air attacks against industrial targets, towns, and cities, beginning withContinue reading “36 Incredible Photos of Londoners during the Blitz in 1940 & 1941”