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02/02/2025

James and Amelia, Texas, 1867.

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Going to McDonald’s in the 1950s.

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Residents of West Berlin show their children to their grandparents living in East Berlin, 1961

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A cowgirl from the 1880s.

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Snowball fight on the school yard, Sweden, 1901.

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A gold rush town in Deadwood, Dakota, 1876.

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New York tenement. Photographed in 1910.

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A stylish 1940s group portrait.

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A school in Seattle 144 years ago!

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Taking the "school bus" in West Linn, Oregon, 1904.

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Millie, four years old and Nellie five years old. Cotton pickers on a farm near Houston, Millie picks eight pounds a day and Nellie thirty pounds. This is nearly every day.

02/02/2025

Elizabeth Montgomery.

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The 1930s photograph titled "Lil' Girl, Big Car" captures a touching moment of a young African American girl standing next to a large automobile, highlighting the contrast between her small stature and the imposing size of the car. This juxtaposition symbolizes innocence and curiosity, reflecting the dreams and aspirations of the era. The image, from "Old Photographs of African Americans Unknown Faces," offers a window into the lives of African American families during the hardships of the Great Depression, showcasing resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
Part of *The Way We Were: Vintage African American Vernacular Photography* by Black, this photograph is not just a personal snapshot but a reflection of the pride, dignity, and sense of community that defined African American families during a challenging period. The automobile, often seen as a symbol of progress and personal achievement, represents the desire for upward mobility and overcoming obstacles—especially in a time when African Americans faced significant discrimination and marginalization.
Contributed by Constance Couch, this image underscores the importance of preserving African American vernacular photography as a tool for documenting the everyday lives of individuals within their communities. "Lil' Girl, Big Car" serves as a poignant reminder of the pride, joy, and familial bonds that shaped the African American experience in the 1930s. It invites reflection on how such simple yet meaningful moments contribute to the broader narrative of heritage, identity, and the ongoing pursuit of dreams across generations.

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Miss America, 1924

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Monica Bellucci, 1980s.

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This farmhouse once stood in Manhattan where 84th Street and Broadway now cross. (1879)