In our search for nostalgia and a glimpse into the past, vintage photos of school clubs from the 1920s to the 1950s have become a beloved window into a bygone era. These snapshots not only reveal the fashion trends and school culture of the time, but also offer a unique perspective on the lives of young students during those decades.

Get ready to travel back in time and discover the charm of these vintage photos.

School Bank Club Member, celluloid pinback, 1940's

Vintage Photos of School Clubs 1920s-1950s

1928 Cinema Club at the University School of Nashville (The Most Famous Club in the Universities History).

1920s Photo:1928 photograph of the cinema club, fun 1920s fashions on display for men and women. — PDS/USN, “1928 Cinema Club,” University School of Nashville Archives

The Hoofers Ski Club of the University of Wisconsin (1940’s-1949)

1940's vintage photo of the hoofers ski club university of wisconsin. Fun vintage ski and winter outfits. — Source: UWDC

Members of the Fashion Club at University of Wisconsin get ready before a show (1950-1959)

1950s Vintage photo: Members of the Fashion Club at University of Wisconsin get ready before before a show (1950-1959). 1950s Hairstyles & 1950s fashions. — Source: UWDC

Group shot of the Phoenix Club with a basketball (1930s-1940’s). What is the connection between basketball, the Phoenix and their slogan?

1940's photo of the university of wisconsin womens basketball club — Source: UWDC

This student group from the University of Chicago is unidentified on their website, but I’m going to assume that is probably the Book Club.

University of Chicago Student Group vintage image from the 1940s. The women are wearing 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyles. — University of Chicago Photographic Archive, [apf digital item number, apf4-03524], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.

When the Debate Club gets together they always bring their trophy’s to keep their “Eye on the Prize”. The University of Chicago Debate Club, 1950’s.

University of chicago debate group a 1950s vintage photo. — University of Chicago Photographic Archive

1950’s Camera Club at the University of Chicago taking a picture of a pretty young woman in a stylish 1950s dress and hairstyle.

1950's photo of the Camera Club at the University of Chicago taking a picture of a pretty young woman in a stylish 1950s dress and hairstyle. — University of Chicago Photographic Archive, [apf digital item number,apf4-01697], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.

University of Toronto’s Medical Glee Club-1948.

1940s photo of the University of Toronto Medical Glee Club, 1948. — Source: Heritage University of Toronto

University of Nashville-1930’s French Club. There are some super 1930s coats, hairstyles and patterns in this image. Wow!

1930s photo. University of Nashville 1930s French Club vintage image. 1930s fashions, 1930s hairstyles on display. — University School of Nashville Archives, https://usnarchives.omeka.net/items/show/146.

1954 Record Club at the University of Nashville.

Household Arts Club 1950’s, University of Nashville. Don’t they all look like they are having fun?!

1950s vintage photo: University of Nashville Photograph of four female students in action during a home economics class 1950s — PDS/USN, “Household Arts Club,” University School of Nashville Archives, accessed May 9, 2017, https://usnarchives.omeka.net/items/show/330.

That is it for this post friends, I hope you enjoyed this week’s Vintage Photo Tuesday. Share what your favourite photo was in the comments section below.

Further Reading:

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

Have a great day!

Liz

This past Monday, here in Ontario Canada we celebrated Family Day. It’s an official day off designated for spending time with your family, in whatever form that may be. The hubby and I spent it enjoying a quiet day together just hanging out, nothing too exciting this year (but it was still very nice).

In honour of that special day, I wanted Vintage Photo Tuesday to be all about “Family Time” in the 1940’s and 1950’s.

1950's vintage illustration of family time — Source: Pinterest

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1940’s family photo with grandma (and can we take a moment to admire the hat on the one lady..wow!).

1940s family photo with grandma vintage image — Source: eBay

Paying a visit to Cleveland Park, 1940’s.

Coming together over food is a tradition in every family, big or small. 1950s vintage photo.

1950's african american / Black family at thanksgiving dinner. 1950s vintage photo. — Source: eBay

“Little boy blue, come blow your horn”. 1940s vintage photo. LOVE the plaid coats!

1940s family with little boy and horn. A 1940s vintage image — Source: eBay

The family boat ride. I hope the photographer did not eventually fall off the boat. 1950s vintage photo.

1950s vintage boat ride / 1950s family photo / summer time fun. — Source: Etsy

Going to the beach, is always a fun idea. 1950s vintage photo.

1950s vintage image of family on the beach in 1950s summer time fashions. — Source: eBay

Me and My Gal, spending some quality time together. 1950s vintage photo.

1950's vintage image of a Black couple at the beach in 1950s swimsuits — Source: Etsy

Beautiful days are meant for picnics in the woods. 1950s vintage photo.

1950's vintage colour image of family enjoying a picnic together. — Source: eBay

Adorable little girl and her dad time. 1950s vintage photo.

1950's little girl with dad in front of vintage car. 1950s vintage image — Source: eBay

Many families also consider pets, part of the family (I know my family does). 1940s vintage photo.

1940's black and white photo of women and their dog in 1940s fashions posing together. — Source: eBay

A couple and their beloved boxer. 1940s vintage image.

1940s vintage image of a couple posing together with their boxer dog. — Source: eBay

When TV started to enter the home, family time moved in front of it (and hasn’t left).

1950s vintage image of a family watching tv — Source: The Times UK

If you have siblings, you may have been forced into the “lets put you in matching outfits and pretend like you all love each other” photo. Ahhh family time, sometimes it can be awkward. 1950s vintage image.

1950's kids in matching cowboy outfits at christmas. 1950s vintage image — Source: eBay

This family has great Atlantic City Boardwalk style, but I do feel like they kind of wish they were not taking this photo (another awkward family moment).

1950s vintage phot of a family in 1950s summer time fashions posing together on the boardwalk. — Source: Etsy

And that concludes Vintage Photo Tuesday for this week, hope you enjoyed it. Next VPT will be all about “Trips” as march break quickly approaches.

Have a great day friends!

Liz

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Vintage Photos of School Clubs 1920s – 1950s

Vintage Photos of School Clubs 1920s-1950s

Vintage Photo Tuesday: Family Time