The start of a new school year is quickly approaching so I thought I would continue a Vintage Photo Tuesday I shared last year on “Student Life” from the 1920s-1950s. This grouping of photos for this round is from Wayne State University (Michigan, USA) and focuses on the 1940s-1950s.

Let the Back to School Vintage Photo Party begin!

Vintage Photos of Student Life

1920s-1950s Part 2

Registration day! No computers to do this online for these students, just good old fashion inkwells and pens -Circa 1940s.

1940s vintage photo of Student College Life. — Source: Wayne State University

1940s vintage photo War Bond/Savings Bond Drive-1945.

1940s vintage photo of a War Bond/Savings Bond Drive-1945 vintage photo of student life — Source: Wayne State University

1950s vintagae photo of a Frosh Board game that features a man climbing a rope ladder to reach a woman. It advertises the prize of “Win a Kiss.”

1950s vintage photo of student life, A Frosh Board game that features a man climbing a rope ladder to reach a woman. It advertises the prize of "Win a Kiss." — Source: Wayne State University

1940s / 1950s vintage student life photo. Taking a break from the daily grind of homework for soda fountain drinks with friends. Hello awesome picnic basket blouse!

Having drinks at a soda fountain -Late 1940s early 1950s student life vintage photo — Source: Wayne State University

“Lets talk about that school project we have to work on”. Friends hanging out at school cafeteria in the 1950s at Wayne State University.

Friends hanging out at school cafeteria in the 1950s at Wayne State University. Vintage Photo — Wayne State University

1940s Vintage Student life Photo. “If we stare at the fireplace long enough, a fire will happen”. 1940’s Students gathered around a very regal fireplace.

Group of university students at Wayne State University gathered around a fireplace in the 1940s. 1940s Vintage Student life Photo — Source: Wayne State University

1950s Photo: A Puppy & Wayne State Lettermen Sweaters make for one adorable photo opportunity.

Vintage of 2 men in Lettermen sweaters from Wayne State University hanging out in the 1940s. -1940s vintage student life photo. — Source: Wayne State University

The Men’s Glee Club-1957 photo.

Further Reading: School Clubs – Vintage Photos & Back To School: Vintage School Clubs Part 2

1950s vintage photo of the Glee Club at Wayne State University — Source: Wayne State University

1950s Photo: 10 finalists for Homecoming Queen. I wonder which lovely lady won?

1950's Homecoming queens. Vintage photo of the 10 finalists in fantastic 1950s fashions and saddle shoes. — Source: Wayne State University

Go Team Go! WSU Cheerleaders in the 1950s.

Further Reading: Cheerleading-The Vintage Edition

1950's vintage Photo of 3 Cheerleaders at Wayne State University — Source: Wayne State University

A mixed formal/Halloween costume dance. Seems only one person dressed up for this 1950s party.

1950s vintage photo of a college Halloween dance featuring some in halloween costumes and the rest in 1950s eveningwear. — Source: Wayne State University

“X over Y equals the sum of all it’s parts. Do you have it yet boys?”. 1940s/ 1950s vintage photo.

1940s 1950s Student Life Vintage Photos from University featuring a young woman teaching 3 men a topic on something from school. — Source: Wayne State University

That final photo brings us to a close on student life at Wayne State University. I hope you had a fantastic time browsing the photos and I think I’m going to keep it up focusing on different schools all over North America for future VPTs. Would you like to see more friends? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Further Reading:

Vintage Photos 1920s – 1960s (Archived Blog Posts)
Vintage School Posts 1920s – 1960s (Archived Posts)
Vintage Yearbook Posts 1920s-1960s (Archived Posts)

Liz

Today’s Vintage Photo Tuesday is focusing on Toronto Life in the 1940’s & 1950’s, specifically the meetings, committees and clubs that gathered there.

Let’s begin!

Vintage Photos of Toronto Meetings, Committees & Clubs

1940s & 1950s

Tall men in front of the bar, short men behind it. 1956 National Cash Register Rod & Gun tour of O’Keefe’s Pub, Toronto.

1950s vintage photo of the National Cash Register Rod & Gun Club tour of O'Keefe's [Pub] in 1956. — Source: Toronto Archives

Russell Spanner (centre) & Friends at Club Norman around 1951. Russell was a 1950’s Space Age Furniture designer in Toronto. Stay tuned on a future post all about his designs.

1950s vintage photo of Russell Spanner (centre) and friends at the Club Norman. Fantastic 1950s hats on our ladies at the table. — Source: Toronto Archives

Toronto Symphony Women’s Committee ca 1945.

1940s vintage photo of the Toronto Symphony Women's Committee Group Photo in 1945 — Source: Toronto Archives

Walsh Advertising-1950’s Creative Art Meeting for what appears to be for a car.

1950s vintage photo consists of two photographs showing a group of men and a woman looking over brochure designs of cars. — Source: Toronto Archives

Vickers & Benson Advertising conducting a meeting at the Club One Two in the 1950’s (maybe about their competition above??).

1950's Toronto Advertising Meeting at Club One Two. 1950s Vintage Photo — Source: Toronto Archives

Another advertising meeting but this time at the famous O’Keefe’s Pub (this pub was clearly popular in the 1950’s with the working set). What do you think is happening in this photo? Did Esther’s work get chosen?

1950's Vintage Photo of an advertising launch at Toronto O'Keefe's Pub. Image features super 1950s fashions. — Source: Toronto Archives

1956- a reception for the Canadian Olympic Team and members of the Canadian Olympic Association in the office of City of Toronto Mayor Nathan Phillips.