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47 Incredible Photos of the Dust Bowl during the 1930s and Early 1940s

The Dust Bowl refers to the drought-stricken Southern Plains region of the United States, which suffered severe dust storms during a dry period in the 1930s and early 1940s. As high winds and choking The Dust Bowl refers to the drought-stricken Southern Plains region of the United States, which suf dust swept the region fromContinue reading “47 Incredible Photos of the Dust Bowl during the 1930s and Early 1940s”

15 Colorized Photos of Immigrants at the Ellis Island Immigration Station from the Early 20th Century

The photographs were taken by an immigration official named Augustus Frederick Sherman. He took photographs of immigrants who were being detained for further interrogation, whether for medical or other reasons. Some would be permitted to stay while others would be forced to return to the homes they risked so much to leave. Sherman requested thatContinue reading “15 Colorized Photos of Immigrants at the Ellis Island Immigration Station from the Early 20th Century”

30 Gorgeous Photos of Eartha Kitt During the 1950s

Eartha Kitt (born Eartha Mae Keith; January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American singer, actress, comedienne, dancer, and activist known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of “C’est si bon” and the Christmas novelty song “Santa Baby”, both of which reached the top 10 on the Billboard HotContinue reading “30 Gorgeous Photos of Eartha Kitt During the 1950s”

46 Wonderful Photos of Singer Dusty Springfield in the 1960s

Born 1939 as Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien in West Hampstead, English pop singer and record producer Dusty Springfield learned to sing at home, she joined her first professional group, The Lana Sisters, in 1958, and two years later formed a pop-folk vocal trio, The Springfields, with her brother Tom Springfield and Tim Field. TheyContinue reading “46 Wonderful Photos of Singer Dusty Springfield in the 1960s”

35 Incredible Photos That Show Devon, England in the Early 20th Century

Devon is a county of England, reaching from the Bristol Channel in the north to the English Channel in the south. It is part of South West England, bounded by Cornwall to the west, Somerset to the north east, and Dorset to the east. The city of Exeter is the county town. Devon includes theContinue reading “35 Incredible Photos That Show Devon, England in the Early 20th Century”

34 Vintage Photos of People Having Fun on Deauville Beach in France during the Early 20th Century

Deauville is a seaside resort on the Côte Fleurie of France’s Lower Normandy region. An upscale holiday destination since the 1800s, it’s known for its grand casino, golf courses, horse races and American Film Festival. Its wide, sandy beach is backed by Les Planches, a 1920s boardwalk with bathing cabins. The town has chic boutiques,Continue reading “34 Vintage Photos of People Having Fun on Deauville Beach in France during the Early 20th Century”