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Vintage Photo Tuesday: A Look into 1941 Barton College-Pine Knot Yearbook

For today’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ I am going to open up ‘The Pine Knot” a 1941 Barton College yearbook from the North Carolina Yearbooks Digital Archive and share some of the goodies that was behind its cover.

Let the fun begin!

1940s Vintage Yearbook Cover

A Look into 1941 Barton College-Pine Knot Yearbook

The Vintage 1940’s Photos

Roommates… it’s Class Time! Collection of images of students heading to class or in class.

Super 1940’s jackets on our ladies in the top photo.

1940s Vintage Photo of students in college in a 1940s yearbook photos. Fantastic 1940s fashions.
1940s Photo of young men in school in 1940s fashion in a vintage yearbook photos

Officers of the Senior Class.

What a well dressed group of young men and woman. The names are so fantastic as well. “Elmer” and “Burney” are names that don’t come across the social media channels anymore.

1940s Yearbook Photo of Senior Officers. 1940s fashion seen in a 1941 vintage yearbook

I am not going to post every page with the students yearbook photos (you can visit the yearbook yourself to see their images), so here is a small sampling instead (Note: Click on the images to see their original larger versions).

Love the 1940s Hairstyles on the women and the men!

1941 college yearbook photo of seniors featuring 1940s vintage hairstyles for men and women on display in the vintage yearbook from Barton College

Some Yearbook Quotes that just have to be shared

Senior-Carthiene Hoell: “Just by being herself she changed the climate of the days of those she met”

1940s Photo of a young woman in college vintage yearbook book photo from 1941.

Senior-Agnes Elizabeth Best: “Without music life would be a mistake”

1940s Photo of a young woman in college vintage yearbook book photo from 1941. The woman is wearing a 1940s hairstyle.

Junior Class Officers.

1940s Photo of students in college - The Junior Class officers as seen in a vintage 1941 yearbook photo. Super early 1940s fashions on display.

Another collection of fantastic 1940’s hairstyles for young women and men.

1940s photo of juniors in college in a 1941 barton college vintage yearbook photo. Lots of early 1940s vintage hairstyle inspiration for men and women.

The Officers of the Freshman Class.

1940s Photo of College students in a 1941 yearbook - The Officers of the Freshman class in early 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyles.

Sampling of some of the freshman students (Another GREAT btach of early 1940s hairstyles).

1940s Yearbook Photo of College Freshman from 1941 featuring 1940s hairstyles for men and women.

Roommates Afternoon Activity-Break from class means time to chill with friends, pickup garbage or play some sports.

1940s Photo of Students in College in a 1941 Yearbook featuring 1940s Fashions in the vintage images.
1940s Photo of Students in College in a 1941 Yearbook featuring 1940s Fashions in the vintage images.

Sororities are very big in the United States (not so much here in Canada, they exist but not to the same level as the States) and in 1941 at Barton College you had the ‘Phi Sigma Tau‘. Founded in 1912, it is the oldest Greek Letter Organization on Campus. The Black Eyed Susan is their flower because it matches their colours, black and gold. And the members are chosen for their scholastic standing, as well as qualities of character, personality, sociability, and leadership.

Also, look at all those Saddle Shoes! They should be also nominated for their great taste in shoes!

FURTHER READING: Vintage Photo Tuesday: Sororities 1920s-1950s

1940s College Sorority-1941 yearbook photo-1940s-womens fashion-Saddle Shoes

Roommates-6:30 Till….

This is the time to get some studying in and do a bit of socializing. Apparently roommates also meant sharing a bed. That would of been a no go for me in my University days lol!

1940s Photo of College Life for young college women living in a dorm in 1940s yearbook photos
1940s Photo of College Life of young men living in the dorm in 1940s yearbook photos

The Dormitory Councils- In my University days they were called RA’s (Resident Assistant).

1940s Yearbook Photo of the Dormitory Councils in early 1940s Fashion for women and men.

Rah Rah Rah! Go Barton College! 1940s College Cheerleaders.

1941 College Cheerleaders from a 1940s yearbook photo

College life would not be College life, if dating was not involved. “It’s the only kind of knowledge they don’t teach at College..L.O.V.E”

1940s vintage yearbook photos featuring Roommates evening activities for men and women (like dating).
1940s vintage yearbook photos featuring Roommates evening activities for men and women

Lastly, did you know that the “Pine Knot” had a very special attendee? Have you ever heard of Ava Gardner (that is 100% a joke. Everyone has heard of Ava)? Well as I was scrolling thru the photos I stumbled upon her photo as a “Campus Beauty” (seen below). How Cool!!!

From the Ava Gardner Museum I discovered that she was studying to become a secretary in 1940. In late 1941 she has signed a contract with MGM to become a big movie star and well you know the rest (Source).

1941 Yearbook photo of Ava Gardner as a campus beauties along with other 1940s women in 1940s hairstyles.

Ava Gardner’s 1941 Freshmen Yearbook Photo.

1940s vintage photo of Ava Gardner's 1941 Freshmen Yearbook Photo

I hope you enjoyed this fun little walk thru a 1941 yearbook. I know I always enjoy looking at memories like this, even when they are not my own.

It’s also important to note that during this time, WW2 was in full swing and as you get into other yearbooks “In Memoriams” and “In Service” pages would appear more and more. It’s a sober reminder that while life was still going on at home, many young men and women who would of filled these halls were doing something very brave overseas.

Liz

FURTHER READING:

Cool Vintage Images from Yearbooks of the 1940s and 1950s

Last time I was home I was looking thru my yearbooks and laughing at how hilarious I looked in every single photo (which I will not share for the world-wide web to poke fun at lol). I was 100% definitely not awkward at all during my High School years (insert sarcasm here).

I then got to thinking about yearbooks of yesteryear (1940s and 1950s) and what did their photos and yearbooks look like? Did those students also feel as awkward or unsure of themselves as I felt? I’m sure they did as that seems to be what happens when you’re a teenager but I had to see for myself so I poked around the internet and discovered loads of wonderful photos of all areas of High School life (awkward and not) that I thought would be fantastic to share with you.

Note: Because I found so many great photos from colleges, I will be sharing some of those too.

FURTHER READING (February 2023 update): Look Inside Vintage Yearbooks – Archive of blog posts I have written since this post.

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Cool Vintage Images from Yearbooks of the 1940s and 1950s

Time to open the pages of that vintage yearbook…..

1940s vintage yearbook, look inside.
Source: Etsy-CrimsonHollow

First up an incredible smart-looking group of students from the early 1950s. I love how they are all wearing Letterman Sweaters in this photo, really great Letterman Sweaters. And the boy’s hair are immaculate.

1950s vintage photo of students in their letterman sweaters po;sing together outside of school.
Source: Flickr-Josh Nativio

I wonder if the above group was in the “Monogram Club”?

1946 Yearbook photo of the Monogram Club. The image showcases the young men in the club in their letterman sweaters.
Source: Flickr-Yvonne Thompson

1949-“Girls Sports”, “Traffic Officer”, Bill the “All American” and the “Card Club”. This yearbook photo is filled with so many goodies to look at (names, hairstyles, groups they were in).

1940's Vintage yearbook photos of young men and women. 1949-"Girls Sports", "Traffic Officer", Bill the "All American" and the "Card Club".
Source: Flickr-Dana Orlosky

The Superlatives (of the highest quality or degree) of Friendship Tennessee (1951 Yearbook).

Now my question..did Brock and Emma Succeed in life? And did Laura and Jackie remain Friendly? We will never know….

1950s vintage photo of a 1951 Vintage Yearbook -The Superlatives (of the highest quality or degree) of Friendship Tennessee (1951 Yearbook).
Source: Etsy-BrentwoodBazaar

1948 Yearbook Photo from Elizabeth State University, featuring “Miss Homecoming” Beatrice Hardy and her Attendants. Fantastic vintage hairstyles!

1940s vintage photo: 1948 Yearbook Photo from Elizabeth State University (Black university), featuring "Miss Homecoming" Beatrice Hardy and her Attendants.

Source: Digitalnc.org

Though this is not High School but an All Girls College from 1942. I love the name “Bells and Pomegranates”. Not sure what it means but it’s pretty cool all the same.

1942 Vintage Year book cover - Bells and Pomegranates.
Source: Etsy-GoodVintageHunting

Here is a yearbook from 1950 Stephenson High School in Michigan. I’m sharing this photo because I’m having a hard time believing these teenagers are actually teenagers? Don’t they look much older?

Side Note..Alice in the bottom right wins for best hair in my book. And can you read her note to Dug (sp?):

I will always remember the swell times we had together & fights as well…..

1950s Vintage Yearbook photos from 1950 Stephenson High School in Michigan. Super early 1950s vintage hairstyles.
Source: Etsy-wicksthings

Year 10 & 11 class photo from Central Highschool, Goldsboro, NC 1950 yearbook. LOVE the 1950s fashions on our stylish students!

1950s vintage photo of Year 10 & 11 class photo from Central Highschool, Goldsboro, NC 1950 yearbook. LOVE the 1950s fashions on our stylish students!

Source: Digitalnc.org

Centenary College, Shreveport, La. – 1948 yearbook.

Here Shreveport is your Football Sweetheart and your Homecoming Queen. Ahhhhhh aren’t they beautiful?

1940s vintage yearbook photo from Centenary College, Shreveport, La. - 1948 yearbook. Here Shreveport is your Football Sweetheart and your Homecoming Queen
Source: eBay-otisisdog

Quad Standford University in 1946 brings us not only colour in their yearbook but a really cool advertisement for pinup “play clothes”.

I bring you colour! And probably your homecoming queen and..I’m not sure about the other beauty in the fantastic swimsuit.

1940s vintage yearbook from Quad Standford University in 1946 featuring images of two young woman in pretty pinup styles posing in a 1940s swimsuit and 1940s evening gown.
Source: eBay

The below mentioned ad. Isn’t it great? I have personally never seen an ad in the 1940s advertise “Pinup clothes”. I’m sure they exist but this is a first for me.

1940s vintage advertising in a vintage yearbook
Source: eBay

In this 1940s photo, why was the friendliest boy called “Stinkey?”. So odd, very odd. But the most popular girl had great hair and clothes. Actually, so does “Stinkey” now that I Iook at the photo again.

1940s high school students in a yearbook featuring 1940s hairstyles.
Source: Flickr-Dani

Lastly I want to leave you with the funniest page entry that I read during my research. It’s from the 1949 Friendsville Tennesse Yearbook…..

1949 Friendsville Tennesse vintage Yearbook
Source: Etsy-BrentwoodBazaar

Now that I have done this post I have decided that I need to start collecting vintage yearbooks from these eras because well quite frankly they are a great eye into the past of a teenager.

Question: If you have one, what is your favorite high-school memory?

Further Reading:

Liz 🙂