1940s

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the eastern airlines logo is shown in red, white and blue with an eagle on it
Eastern Airlines (1926-1971)
Eastern Airlines (1926-1991). First CEO was World War 1 ace Eddie Rickenbacker. Astronaut Frank Borman was president from 1975-86. #Eastern #EasternAirlines #defunct #vintage #WW1 #astronaut #vintage #history #retro
black and white photograph of man in front of microphone
Mel Blanc (1908-1989)
Mel Blanc (1908-1989). Provided voices and sounds for several radio shows in the 30s and 40s. Was the voice behind many characters in Loony Tunes and Merrie Melodies #cartoons. In the 60s could be heard on The Flintstones and The Jetsons as well as others. #radio #vintage #OTR
black and white photograph of man in front of microphone
Mel Blanc (1908-1989)
Mel Blanc (1908-1989). Provided voices and sounds for several radio shows in the 30s and 40s. Was the voice behind many characters in Loony Tunes and Merrie Melodies #cartoons. In the 60s could be heard on The Flintstones and The Jetsons as well as others. #radio #vintage #OTR
two men in suits and hats are posing for a photo together, one is holding his chin on the other's shoulder
Abbott and Costello
Bud Abbott (1897-1974) and Lou Costello (1906-1959). From the late 30s until the mid 50s, one of the top comedic duos. Stars on radio, movies (38 total) and television. #radio #movies #comedy #comedyteam #television #AbbottandCostello #vintage #funny
an old photo of a man in a suit and tie smiling at the camera with his hands on his hips
Johnny Johnston (1915-1996)
Johnny Johnston (1915-1996) Actor and Singer. His biggest success musically was in 1945 as he reach the top ten 3 times with his recordings on #Capitol records. #StLouis #movies #records #vintage
an old record label with the words, the nonevd ripper on it
The Honeydripper (Pt.1)--1945
Joe Liggins (birth name: Theodro Elliot (1916-1987). Pianist and vocalist. Formed his band, The Honeydrippers in 1939/40. Released "The Honeydripper" (Pt.1) in 1945 which was #1 R&B hit. #RandB #1940s #Piano #vocals #singer #Oklahoma #vintage
a black and white photo of a man in glasses with his hand on the table
Joe Liggins (1916-1987)
Joe Liggins (birth name: Theodro Elliot (1916-1987). Pianist and vocalist. Formed his band, The Honeydrippers in 1939/40. Released "The Honeydripper" (Pt.1) in 1945 which was #1 R&B hit. #RandB #1940s #Piano #vocals #singer #Oklahoma #vintage
an old advertisement for the concert
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
Marian Anderson (1897-1993). Not only one of the great American contraltos of the 20 century, but a leading figure in the struggle to overcome racial prejudice in the US. Ad from the #StLouis Post Dispatch, January 17th, 1946. #singing #opera #spirituals #contralto #segregation
an old black and white photo of a woman with a flower in her hair wearing a halter top
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
Marian Anderson (1897-1993). Not only one of the great American contraltos of the 20 century, but a leading figure in the struggle to overcome racial prejudice in the US. Ad from the #StLouis Post Dispatch, January 17th, 1946. #singing #opera #spirituals #contralto #segregation
a bottle of beer sitting on top of a wooden table next to a white wall
BPR Whiskey
BPR which stands for Baltimore Pure Rye. The Bottle is from the 1940s. #Rye #Whiskey #Baltimore #bottles #vintage #spirits #alcohol #adultbeverage
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an old advertisement for savory soups
Carl's Restaurant January 16, 1946
What's for lunch today at Carl's. It doesn't specify, so what kind would you like? From #StLouis Post Dispatch January 16, 1946. #restaurant #vintage #soup #lunch #dinner #meeting #savory #flavor #newspaper
an old advertisement for savory soups
Carl's Restaurant January 16, 1946
What's for lunch today at Carl's. It doesn't specify, so what kind would you like? From #StLouis Post Dispatch January 16, 1946. #restaurant #vintage #soup #lunch #dinner #meeting #savory #flavor #newspaper
an old camera sitting on top of a wooden table next to a white wall with writing that reads champvin
The Champion Camera
The Champion Camera. One of many different bakelite cameras made in Chicago in the 1940s. #Camera #vintage #bakelite #Chicago #pictures
an old style tea kettle with a wooden handle and cord plugged into the top
1940s electric iron
1940s era electric iron. #Electric #iron #appliance #vintage #underplate #ironing #chores #laundry
a can of food that is sitting on a table
Cocomalt
Cocomalt--Chocolate Malt Beverage. Made by the R.B. Davis Co. out of Hoboken, New Jersey. From what I could find it was discontinued sometime in the 1960s. #breakfast #children #chocolate #malt #beverage #vintage #NewJersey #hoboken