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!
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.
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.
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!
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”
Senior-Agnes Elizabeth Best: “Without music life would be a mistake”
Junior Class Officers.
Another collection of fantastic 1940’s hairstyles for young women and men.
The Officers of the Freshman Class.
Sampling of some of the freshman students (Another GREAT btach of early 1940s hairstyles).
Roommates Afternoon Activity-Break from class means time to chill with friends, pickup garbage or play some sports.
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
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!
The Dormitory Councils- In my University days they were called RA’s (Resident Assistant).
Rah Rah Rah! Go Barton College! 1940s College Cheerleaders.
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”
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).
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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