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Tag Archives: World War Two
Hatless in a Hat Shop, 1942
The photos taken by the Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information during the Great Depression and Second World War offer many insights into how ordinary Americans survived hard times. One small slice of history was recorded by photographer … Continue reading
Four Women, Four Styles
This photo is from a large collection collected by the Hur and Hahn families. It features Frances Hur, who I believe is second from right, and a group of friends. Unfortunately, the photos are not as well documented as one … Continue reading
Christmas in Minidoka, 1943
When Japanese Americans were removed from their homes by presidential order in 1942, they were sent to a number of concentration camps for the duration of World War Two. One was Minidoka, located near the town of Hunt, Idaho. Taken … Continue reading
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Tagged aprons, Asian American, generations, hats/headcoverings, holidays, Idaho, World War Two
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For the Love of Buttons, World War Two Era
I was drawn to this photo because of the wonderful button design on the younger woman’s hat. What a creative way to use little pearl buttons! Her older companion’s outfit sports many buttons too, not only running up the shirtwaist … Continue reading
Suiting Up
This older woman looks quite serious in her uniform, but what organization does she belong to? I thought at first that the triangle insignia represented a position in civilian defense, but quick research showed that those triangles go the other … Continue reading
Birds of a Feather
For those of you who complain that people today all dress alike, I offer this World War Two era photo as proof that the past might not have been all that different. The men show some individuality—one in a jacket, … Continue reading
The Journey to Internment
Calisphere has a large collection of photos by Dorothea Lange documenting the round up and deportation of Japanese Americans during the Second World War. The most heart wrenching show individuals and families waiting for transport, many with confused and dazed … Continue reading
Considering the Pinafore
You might have noticed that pinafores are back in style. How many times has this garment been revived in some shape or form? In 1941, Vogue Patterns brought out not one but two different versions. The magazine copy for the … Continue reading
Slacks and Callouses, a Memoir from World War Two
The subtitle of this wartime memoir, “An account of the experiences of two teachers in an aircraft factory,” tells the story. Written by San Diego High School English teacher Constance Bowman and illustrated by her Art teacher friend, Clara Marie … Continue reading
Older Women and Defense Work during World War Two
For the month of October, I had access to an online version of Women’s Wear Daily—what a treasure trove! My first priority was to trace the history of half sizes, but my passion for discovering the history of older women … Continue reading