The first half of the 1940s were marked by World War II, from watching updates with worry in Times Square to walking through rubble in London, all while trying to press on as though everything was ...

From the factory floors that hummed for the war effort, right into jitterbug nights that offered up a breath of joy, the early to the mid-1940s balanced grit with unbreakable spirit. This collection ...

It was an era when style was unmistakably defined, and men and women, despite the immense challenges they faced, always found a way to express their elegance. There were no piercings or tattoos; ...

Amateur photographer Charles W. Cushman traveled extensively in the US and abroad from 1938 to 1969, capturing beautiful snapshots of everyday life. His archive has been donated to and maintained by ...

Whether you’re taking a trip down memory lane with these photographs, or you’re learning something new about the history of San Antonio, take time to appreciate these little glimpses of decades gone ...

Helen Levitt, “Third Avenue, Upper East Side, Offers no Trees or Cliffs for Kids to Climb, but Porch of Abandoned Building is Excellent Substitute” (July–August 1940), vintage gelatin silver print ...