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12/09/2024

Coffee break on the job in Chicago, 1964.

12/07/2024

The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes backstage during their annual Christmas Spectacular, 1956.

12/06/2024

Three female students walk in the city of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1972

12/05/2024

Sorting a Mountain of Christmas Presents at London’s Mount Pleasant Post Office in 1952.

12/05/2024

A woman taking a break outside of her small general store in Weslaco, Texas. 1964.

12/04/2024

Bringing home the Christmas tree,
1946. Photo by Monte Fresco.

12/04/2024

A female logger working at a sawmill in New Hampshire. c.1938-1945.

12/03/2024

Pictured: U.S. Army anti-aircraft rockets, mounted on launchers and pointed out over the Florida Straits in Key West, Florida, on October 27, 1962.

The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was a direct and dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War and was the moment when the two superpowers came closest to nuclear conflict.

The crisis was unique in a number of ways, featuring calculations and miscalculations as well as direct and secret communications and miscommunications between the two sides.

12/02/2024

Beautiful shot by Vivian Maier in New York City in 1953.

12/01/2024

Lower East Side Manhattan 1940s. By Rebecca Lepkoff

12/01/2024

Robert Doisneau photo.
Mademoiselle Vivin, Paris, 1953

12/01/2024

Teenagers at a party in 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; LIFE reported that these kids “munch doughnuts and sip cokes whenever they are not dancing with serious faces to sentimental music.”
Nina Lee

11/30/2024

David Bowie Performs To A Huge Crowd In 1983

11/30/2024

Assistant DJ at a radio station in the United States. Before computers, this was the only way to find songs requested by listeners. 1944.

11/29/2024

Marilyn Monroe, 1954.

11/29/2024

Two boys show each other different skills, Kenya, 1962.

9-year-old Kevin from New York had come to Kenya to join his stepfather as guest of a Maasai tribe, where he and the chief’s son Dionni became close companions.

Kevin wrote in his diary:

“The Maasai taught me lots of things. They are very nice people and we had no problems understanding each other. They taught me to shoot the heaviest bow I have ever seen and I taught Dionni how to play baseball and write his name. He doesn’t speak any English and I learned 11 words in Swahili.”

11/29/2024

These are members of the Fat Men's Club of NY (1904). Members had to be at least 200 pounds, pay a $1 fee to enter and learn a secret handshake and password.
Fat men’s club declined in the 20th century as male obesity transitioned to being perceived as a primarily negative trait.

11/28/2024

In the 1950s, baby strollers became an essential part of family life, especially in small towns like Opawa, New Zealand. The sight of strollers strapped to the front of buses offers a unique snapshot of a time when public transportation was more than just a way to get from point A to point B—it was an integral part of daily life for families. In Opawa, a residential suburb of Christchurch, the local bus system went beyond simply carrying passengers; it adapted to the needs of parents, providing space for strollers so that families with young children could travel with ease. This practical solution reflects the community-oriented spirit of the time, where public transportation was seen as a service designed to support families and improve accessibility for all.

The 1950s marked a period of growth and recovery in New Zealand, as the country rebuilt after World War II. The post-war years saw a baby boom and a rising sense of prosperity, which were reflected in the increasing number of young families. In towns like Opawa, buses connected suburban neighborhoods to urban centers, shopping districts, and recreational spots. Accommodating strollers on the front of buses made it easier for parents to travel without the added burden of managing a stroller inside the bus. It was a practical solution to the needs of a growing family-focused society, where getting around with children in tow was made more convenient by thoughtful adaptations to public transportation.

This image also offers a glimpse into the evolving roles of women in the 1950s, particularly in terms of child-rearing and maternal care. During this era, many women were still primarily responsible for household duties and the care of children, and public transportation played a significant role in their daily routines. The ability to securely strap a stroller to the front of a bus without worrying about space or maneuvering it inside made life easier for mothers who needed to manage multiple tasks. This photograph not only highlights the practical solutions designed to support families but also serves as a window into the interconnectedness of family life, community, and transportation in post-war New Zealand, where thoughtful design helped improve the quality of everyday living.

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