Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American rock singer, songwriter, composer, musician, record producer, and actress. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit songContinue reading “30 Fabulous Photos of Rocker Joan Jett During the 1970s & 1980s”
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41 Stunning Photos Showing Parisian Women in the 1950s
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 34th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world’s majorContinue reading “41 Stunning Photos Showing Parisian Women in the 1950s”
59 Wonderful Yearbook Photos of Female Students at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY) in 1970
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is a liberal arts college in New York State, with campuses located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, and in Patchogue, Long Island. Established in 1916 and originally named St. Joseph’s College for Women, the college was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, in response to theContinue reading “59 Wonderful Yearbook Photos of Female Students at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY) in 1970”
22 Vintage Photos of the Early Days of the Miss Universe Pageants in the 1950s
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the United States–based Miss Universe Organization. It is one of the most watched pageants in the world with an estimated audience of over 500 million viewers in over 190 territories. Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss Universe is oneContinue reading “22 Vintage Photos of the Early Days of the Miss Universe Pageants in the 1950s”
18 Stunning Color Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Nickolas Muray in the Early 1950s
In a career than spanned over forty years, Nickolas Muray (1892-1965) established himself as a photographer who remained at the cutting edge of his profession.“Photography, fortunately, to me has not only been a profession but also a contact between people–to understand human nature and record, if possible, the best in each individual.”Born in Szeged, HungaryContinue reading “18 Stunning Color Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Nickolas Muray in the Early 1950s”
29 Lovely Photos of Jacqueline Kennedy When She Was a Child
Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis (née Bouvier, July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, photographer, and book editor who served as first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. A popular first lady, she endeared the American public with her fashionContinue reading “29 Lovely Photos of Jacqueline Kennedy When She Was a Child”
24 Wonderful Photos Showing Fashion Styles of a Young Lady During the 1950s
In many ways, the 1950s took a big step back, especially for women. During World War II, while the men were away, women began to gain an independence that was rare before the war. They left their homes to work in offices and factories, earning and managing their own money. Clothing was heavily restricted throughoutContinue reading “24 Wonderful Photos Showing Fashion Styles of a Young Lady During the 1950s”
29 Wonderful Color Photos of British Women During World War II
“The wars were a catalyst for women to work in more roles,” says Jenny Dibden, a director in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. “Now, there’s a much stronger sense that women working within the civil service is normal and natural. The real effort should now be on enabling women to progress to theContinue reading “29 Wonderful Color Photos of British Women During World War II”
44 Amazing Photos Showing Women Posing With Their Cars in the 1960s
48 Stunning Photos of Actress Jane Seymour in the 1970s and Early 1980s
Jane Seymour OBE (born Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg; 15 February 1951) is a British-American actress, author and entrepreneur. After making her screen debut as an uncredited extra in the 1969 musical comedy Oh! What a Lovely War, Seymour quickly transitioned to leading roles in film and television, including a leading role in the television seriesContinue reading “48 Stunning Photos of Actress Jane Seymour in the 1970s and Early 1980s”
