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

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