Category: 1940s

Whenever I See Your Smiling Face

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I wanted to share the warm smiles of this couple, shown in one of the montage sections of the 1949 Oklahoma A&M University. The footer at the bottom (not shown here) reads: Good neighbors from everywhere gather in friendly Aggieland.

I also like the little tea cups. Cheers!

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Could I Hate This Dance For The Rest Of My Life?

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Evidently the 1949 Sophomore Hop was not as hopping as she hoped. Reminds me of Community‘s Aubrey Plaza and her sneer.

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The Senior Ball held in April also lacked its share of fans. Note folded arms and glare.

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Whoever held the stage that night proved unsuccessful in entertaining the crowd. You’d think they’d just announced WWIII.

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Maybe those gals should have stayed home and listened to Jo Stafford records. These smiles speak volumes.

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Root For The Home Team

48Cactus UTAggieA young Michael Landon can’t help but hoot and holler during the 1947 football season.

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Male cheerleaders lunge and make one jazz hand as a show of support.

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After the “eighth straight victory over Farmers,” the Longhorn football players rejoice as they hit the showers.

Meanwhile, at the basketball game, Hank Williams, Sr appears to be ornery as heck. Come on, fellas! You need to have the ball rest on the side of the thumb rather than on the tip of the thumb on every shot! Move it on over! 

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