The start of a new school year is quickly approaching so I thought I would continue a Vintage Photo Tuesday I shared last year on “Student Life” from the 1920s-1950s. This grouping of photos for this round is from Wayne State University (Michigan, USA) and focuses on the 1940s-1950s.

Let the Back to School Vintage Photo Party begin!

Vintage Photos of Student Life

1920s-1950s Part 2

Registration day! No computers to do this online for these students, just good old fashion inkwells and pens -Circa 1940s.

1940s vintage photo of Student College Life. — Source: Wayne State University

1940s vintage photo War Bond/Savings Bond Drive-1945.

1940s vintage photo of a War Bond/Savings Bond Drive-1945 vintage photo of student life — Source: Wayne State University

1950s vintagae photo of a Frosh Board game that features a man climbing a rope ladder to reach a woman. It advertises the prize of “Win a Kiss.”

1950s vintage photo of student life, A Frosh Board game that features a man climbing a rope ladder to reach a woman. It advertises the prize of "Win a Kiss." — Source: Wayne State University

1940s / 1950s vintage student life photo. Taking a break from the daily grind of homework for soda fountain drinks with friends. Hello awesome picnic basket blouse!

Having drinks at a soda fountain -Late 1940s early 1950s student life vintage photo — Source: Wayne State University

“Lets talk about that school project we have to work on”. Friends hanging out at school cafeteria in the 1950s at Wayne State University.

Friends hanging out at school cafeteria in the 1950s at Wayne State University. Vintage Photo — Wayne State University

1940s Vintage Student life Photo. “If we stare at the fireplace long enough, a fire will happen”. 1940’s Students gathered around a very regal fireplace.

Group of university students at Wayne State University gathered around a fireplace in the 1940s. 1940s Vintage Student life Photo — Source: Wayne State University

1950s Photo: A Puppy & Wayne State Lettermen Sweaters make for one adorable photo opportunity.

Vintage of 2 men in Lettermen sweaters from Wayne State University hanging out in the 1940s. -1940s vintage student life photo. — Source: Wayne State University

The Men’s Glee Club-1957 photo.

Further Reading: School Clubs – Vintage Photos & Back To School: Vintage School Clubs Part 2

1950s vintage photo of the Glee Club at Wayne State University — Source: Wayne State University

1950s Photo: 10 finalists for Homecoming Queen. I wonder which lovely lady won?

1950's Homecoming queens. Vintage photo of the 10 finalists in fantastic 1950s fashions and saddle shoes. — Source: Wayne State University

Go Team Go! WSU Cheerleaders in the 1950s.

Further Reading: Cheerleading-The Vintage Edition

1950's vintage Photo of 3 Cheerleaders at Wayne State University — Source: Wayne State University

A mixed formal/Halloween costume dance. Seems only one person dressed up for this 1950s party.

1950s vintage photo of a college Halloween dance featuring some in halloween costumes and the rest in 1950s eveningwear. — Source: Wayne State University

“X over Y equals the sum of all it’s parts. Do you have it yet boys?”. 1940s/ 1950s vintage photo.

1940s 1950s Student Life Vintage Photos from University featuring a young woman teaching 3 men a topic on something from school. — Source: Wayne State University

That final photo brings us to a close on student life at Wayne State University. I hope you had a fantastic time browsing the photos and I think I’m going to keep it up focusing on different schools all over North America for future VPTs. Would you like to see more friends? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Further Reading:

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

Liz

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

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