These incredible photographs were colorized by British colorization specialist Royston Leonard. The remarkable pictures show the group during the 1920s, with some of the leaders meeting with then American president, Calvin Coolidge, at the White House. In 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was proposed by Representative Homer P. Snyder and signed by President Calvin Coolidge,Continue reading “12 Colorized Photographs Showing Native Americans at the White House for Citizenship Ceremony in the 1920s”
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Vintage Photos and the Story of “Olga the Headless Girl” in the Late 1930s and 1940s
The Headless Lady illusion was a popular magic trick performed at sideshows in the 1940s. As the story goes, the poor woman lost her head in a horrible accident, but doctors were able to keep her alive through the miracle of new scientific technology. Fargo, “Olga the Headless Girl” was an illusionary sideshow and wasContinue reading “Vintage Photos and the Story of “Olga the Headless Girl” in the Late 1930s and 1940s”
48 Wonderful Photos of People Having Fun Posing for the Camera
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1920s Volume 6
Amasunzu – The Traditional Rwandan Hairstyle: The Most Unique and Creative Hairstyle From the 1920s
The Amasunzu traditional hairstyle is hands down one of the most creative ever. Still being worn today, it was and still is a symbol of pride in Rwanda. The Amasunzu hairstyle represented different roles and stages in life of women and men. When warriors wore the style, it symbolized strength and bravery. Worn by women,Continue reading “Amasunzu – The Traditional Rwandan Hairstyle: The Most Unique and Creative Hairstyle From the 1920s”
Vintage Photos of a Girl With the House’s Adopted Cat in Boston, Summer 1968
These lovely pics were taken by Barry Cunningham that show a tuxedo cat named Heba from the Evans Street Resistance commune in Dorchester, MA in summer of 1968. One where he poses as part of a still life. Several more where he is being shamelessly cute, soaking up Diane’s affection (name of the girl holdingContinue reading “Vintage Photos of a Girl With the House’s Adopted Cat in Boston, Summer 1968”
Vintage Photos Show What American Beauty Salons Looked Like in the 1950s and 1960s
Women love beauty. That has been certainly evident from the past. So the beauty salons have been increasingly appearing widely and constantly upgrading to serve the standards of ladies. Take a look at these old pics to see what American beauty salons looked like in the 1950s and 1960s.
The Prince George’s County Memorial Library Bookmobile in Woodmore, Maryland, 1951
In the early 1900s, a librarian could purchase a bookmobile for as little as $1,000. By the late 1930s, there were as many as 60 bookmobiles nationwide. The Great Depression and two World Wars then sharply curtailed services and bookmobile production around the country. During the boom years of the 1950s, bookmobile production resurged. ManyContinue reading “The Prince George’s County Memorial Library Bookmobile in Woodmore, Maryland, 1951”
12 Facts About British Women During the First World War
Women in World War I were mobilized in unprecedented numbers on all sides. The vast majority of these women were drafted into the civilian work force to replace conscripted men or to work in greatly expanded munitions factories. Thousands served in the military in support roles, and in some countries many saw combat as well.Continue reading “12 Facts About British Women During the First World War”
Rare Color Photographs Capture Daily Life in the First Nazi Concentration Camps in 1933
From 1933 to 1945, Nazi Germany operated more than a thousand concentration camps on its own territory and in parts of German-occupied Europe. The first camps were established in March 1933 immediately after Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. Following the 1934 purge of the SA, the concentration camps were run exclusively by the SSContinue reading “Rare Color Photographs Capture Daily Life in the First Nazi Concentration Camps in 1933”
