These bleak pictures appear to show America in the grip of the 1920s Great Depression. The reality is that they were taken in the 1960s, in a lonely valley in Eastern Kentucky long forgotten by affluent America. The pictures of Appalachia were taken by photographer John Dominis, and appeared in 1964 issue of LIFE, titledContinue reading “35 Amazing Photos Showing Life of Appalachians in Eastern Kentucky in the Early 1960s”
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50 Stunning Photos of Jill St. John in the 1960s
Born 1940 in Los Angeles, California, American actress Jill St. John began acting on radio at age 6. She made her screen debut in December 1949, at age 9, in the first full-length made-for-TV movie, a production of A Christmas Carol. She was in the TV show Sandy Dreams in 1949. And at age 11,Continue reading “50 Stunning Photos of Jill St. John in the 1960s”
40 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show 1920s Glamor
The 1920s were renowned for high glamor and sharp dressing. As the first world war came to an end, and people experienced freedom and a return to normal life, women’s fashion became more extravagant and daring. Evening wear ruled in the style stakes; the more glamorous the outfit, the better. Accessories were a big partContinue reading “40 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show 1920s Glamor”
35 Wonderful Photos Showing Ike & Tina Turner During the Early Years of Their Marriage
Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo, active during the 1960s and early 1970s, composed of the husband-and-wife team of Ike Turner and Tina Turner. They performed live as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, supported by Ike Turner’s rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul group, the Kings of Rhythm and backing singers,Continue reading “35 Wonderful Photos Showing Ike & Tina Turner During the Early Years of Their Marriage”
17 Groovy Photos of High School Fashions in 1969
In 1969, photographer Arthur Schatz went to a California high school to do a photo-essay for LIFE magazine on an emerging trend in fashion. The results seemed to find the youth of the time developing an identity for their generation. In contrast to the popular fashions and styles of certain decades — the Gibson GirlContinue reading “17 Groovy Photos of High School Fashions in 1969”
45 Stunning Photos of Actress Gloria Swanson During the 1920s and 1930s
Born 1899 in Chicago, American actress and producer Gloria Swanson made her film debut in 1914 as an extra in The Song of Soul for Essanay. She reportedly asked to be in the movie just for fun. In 1916, Swanson moved to California to appear in Mack Sennett’s Keystone comedies opposite Bobby Vernon. With theirContinue reading “45 Stunning Photos of Actress Gloria Swanson During the 1920s and 1930s”
16 Fantastic Photos of Grace Slick With Janis Joplin in the Late 1960s
42 Charming Photos of Couples From The 1950s
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”
