amazing pics

[WichitaLineMan]

http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943/

 

[3waycross]

Outstanding. I will have to try to find out if he was using Kodachrome or Ectachrome. The picture quality is amazing. :clap:

 

[djinwa]

Neat photos. My mom graduated high school in 1940 - these should be nostalgic for her. My brother lives in Dillon, MT - wonder if the buildings are still there.

 

[DOC HARRIS]

These pictures certainly bring back MANY memories to me - most of which are NOT pleasant. I recognized most of the old cars, some of the advertising signs, and some of the dirty, grungy, filthy clothes. Fortunately, I was in a little more affluent living circumstances, but not a heck of a lot in the pre-war years! My clothing was cleaner, but not much better shape. The picture of the children with the American Flags makes me realize WHY our current generation of kids don't have a clue about our country; the schools and parents have not taught them the importance of patriotism! And Americanism! Makes me sick to my stomach how little respect everybody holds for our Nation and what our Military did and has done to afford us this most wonderful country in the entire World! Praise God for those who love it enough to die for it, and make it what it is today!

And we are throwing it ALL down a rat hole by being lethargic, and not giving a D*nm, and not having the cajones to tell the Congress to get the h#!! OUT!

DON'T GET ME STARTED - because at this point in time I may not STOP!

DOC HARRIS

Sorry - I didn't mean to Hi-jack the thread.

 

[WichitaLineMan]

I noticed there were no fat people in the pictures as well!

 

[WichitaLineMan]

The picture quality is very amazing. The detail in the far backgrounds of some of the pics is far better than our current 10 mega pixel digitals.

I was just floored at the pics and thought they were really, really cool. And with tons of history behind them as well.

 

[Northern Rancher]

Here I thought I was going to see a five year old hereford cow with both eyes-a good udder and no prolapse or an EXT without it's head up.

 

[WichitaLineMan]

Also couldn't help but notice all the barefoot kids.

 

[3waycross]

Also couldn't help but notice all the barefoot kids.

Performing on stage. That was true poverty. We cannot even begin to appreciate being that poor these days.

 

[TexasBred]

Don't think I saw a single smile anywhere either. Maybe I missed it. A lot of them reminded me of my childhood. Barefoot, the school desk, the old globe in the classroom, fishing on the creek, men with "roll your own" cigarettes. He$$ I thought we were rich.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

Don't think I saw a single smile anywhere either. Maybe I missed it. A lot of them reminded me of my childhood. Barefoot, the school desk, the old globe in the classroom, fishing on the creek, men with "roll your own" cigarettes. He$$ I thought we were rich.

it wasnt because some were'nt happy.. you did'nt smile for pictures in the old days

 

[3waycross]

Don't think I saw a single smile anywhere either. Maybe I missed it. A lot of them reminded me of my childhood. Barefoot, the school desk, the old globe in the classroom, fishing on the creek, men with "roll your own" cigarettes. He$$ I thought we were rich.

it wasnt because some were'nt happy.. you did'nt smile for pictures in the old days

He[[ I still don't! BTW I know what you mean TB my grandparents in Missouri didn't have the proverbial pot to----in but when I was there I felt rich. Guess it was about feeling blessed for what we DID have.

 

[Ryder]

Times were hard. But I noticed the dignity in many of the faces. They were dressed very well. The men in suits, hats, topcoats. Even at the farm auction they were 'dressed up'. I can remember my grandpa dressing in a suit and tie to go to a high school football game.

Today, in what has been a more prosperous time, the fashion for a lot of young people is to pay top dollar for jeans that are pre-worn out with holes in them. Talk about a contrast. :shock:

 

[TexasBred]

Times were hard. But I noticed the dignity in many of the faces. They were dressed very well. The men in suits, hats, topcoats. Even at the farm auction they were 'dressed up'. I can remember my grandpa dressing in a suit and tie to go to a high school football game.

Today, in what has been a more prosperous time, the fashion for a lot of young people is to pay top dollar for jeans that are pre-worn out with holes in them. Talk about a contrast. :shock:

Ryder I'm sitting on a gold mine with those "stylish" jeans. Need to take them to town and set me up a table. Should get $50-70 a pair (depending on wear and tear) don't you think?

 

[Ryder]

Times were hard. But I noticed the dignity in many of the faces. They were dressed very well. The men in suits, hats, topcoats. Even at the farm auction they were 'dressed up'. I can remember my grandpa dressing in a suit and tie to go to a high school football game.

Today, in what has been a more prosperous time, the fashion for a lot of young people is to pay top dollar for jeans that are pre-worn out with holes in them. Talk about a contrast. :shock:

Ryder I'm sitting on a gold mine with those "stylish" jeans. Need to take them to town and set me up a table. Should get $50-70 a pair (depending on wear and tear) don't you think?

No doubt you have a "valuable" resource. Cash in on it now. Never know when the fad will change.