Rare footage from the archives of the Library of Congress.
Old photos accustomed to seeing in black and white. But there are pleasant exceptions. For example, such as photos of life in the USA in the 1940-ies from the archives of the Library of Congress. These pictures are so high quality and bright, that could seem like they were made yesterday.
Shop where they sell seeds and animal feed. USA, 1942. Author: John Vachon.
An employee of a large particulate plant covered with dusty waste. USA, Texas, 1942. Author: John Vachon.
Working in a large factory women, dinner in his room. USA, Iowa, April 1943. Author: Jack Delano.
Two popular bars in the area of cotton plantations. USA, June 1940. Author: Marion Post Wolcott.
The people doing the government rented land near white plains. USA, Georgia, June 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
Premises and popular among migrant workers bar. USA, February 1941. Author: Marion Post.
Celebrating US independence day 4th of July 1939. USA, South Carolina. Author: Marion Post.
The owner of the shop which sell live fish. United States, July 1940. Author: Marion Post.
Two women cutting pies and cakes at the picnic during the fair. USA, new Mexico, October 1940. Author: Russell Lee.
Rehearsing the speech students. USA, new Mexico, October 1940. Author: Russell Lee.
Just arrived on the train the people are waiting for the bus to get home. USA, Massachusetts, 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
Shop second-hand plumbing. USA, Massachusetts, December 1940. Author: Jack Delano.
Boy looking at new toys in a shop window. USA, 1941.
A small shop which sell cold drinks. USA, August 1940. Author: Marion Post.
During the fairs in Vermont. USA, 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
Two girls, a room rehearsing before the show. USA, 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
Five girls in matching dresses at the fair in Vermont. USA, 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
Vacationers actress of the circus behind the scenes during the fair in Vermont. USA, 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
Bars and shops on the main street of a small town. USA, July 1941. Author: Russell Lee.
Newly installed children’s rides. USA, Colorado, October 1940. Author: Russell Lee.
In the courtyard of the pan American organization. USA, DC, may 1943. Author: John Collier
The poster and the chair in the small hotel. San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
One of the streets in San Juan. Puerto Rico, December 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
Street scene. Virgin Islands, December 1941. Author: Jack Delano.
The shepherd on his horse with a dog in the pasture. Montana, August 1942. Author: Russell Lee.
Games conducted for children during the fair. USA, may 1942. Author: Fenno Jacobs.
Children walking on the street waiting for her punished companion. USA, district of Columbia, 1942. Author: Louise Rosskam.
An employee of the American company Douglas Aircraft Company Annette del sur is photographed in the factory yard, calling to save the company from bankruptcy. United States, California.
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An employee of the civil service at the naval air base draws signs on the wings of the aircraft. USA, Texas, 1942.
