Discover the Slide Scans category, featuring high-quality scans of old slides, memorabilia, and ephemera from the 1940s to the 1960s. Explore captivating pictures of soldiers, families, and vacations, meticulously preserved to offer a unique window into the past. Dive into our digital archive for a nostalgic journey through historical moments and everyday life of bygone eras.
These Kodachrome slides from January 1961 tell the story of a road trip through the western USA. From the historic Hermit’s Rest at the Grand Canyon to images of Native American pow-wows and celebrations, they provide a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century travel and culture.
I found these slides, of the same couple as the last, in a box labeled "August 9 - 45", so presumably from 1945 or around World War II judging by the hair styles and military uniform on one of the...
These pictures of an elderly man and woman were presumably taken in 1962... were these the people that the photographer was traveling to see in the west? Did she stop to see Hearst Castle along the...
These old house and old car slides were in a box dated from 1962. See those flames or wingy things on the old car? Obviously, I don't know much about cars, and would appreciate any hint as to the...
I should really save this slidescan for Father's Day. It's seriously, one of my favorite old Kodachrome slides. I don't know what kind of car it is, but it has 1954 California plates, and the dad...
These are from that box from 1962... looks like a 1960s western suburb with the mountains in the background... maybe in Nevada? I like the one story house, and you can see the rear of an old car in...
This is one of my favorite old soldier photographs that I've scanned so far. He's an airforceman, in uniform, sitting on a brick wall with mountains in the background. I don't know who he is, or...
Here’s a vibrant kodachrome slide scan from 1954, showcasing two men sunbathing outside a hotel. This snapshot perfectly captures the carefree leisure of 1950s Americana—a time of post-war prosperity, fashionable swimwear, and the growing culture of outdoor relaxation and travel. A true treasure of mid-century nostalgia!
I'm not sure if these 1950s landscape pictures are all of the same place, or where they were taken at? Looks like old castles, the old West, and old cathedrals... [gallery link="file" columns="2"...
I found these 1940s soldier slides mixed in with the 1950s slides. Here's a picture of the WWII soldier, in uniform, with his wife who looks totally thrilled and happy.
I just did some research and found that the famous Hearst Castle is in San Simeon, California. Below are more slide scan pictures of the Hearst Castle, dated 1959: [gallery link="file" columns="2"...
I found these old KodaChrome slides in a pack titled "San Simeon, 1959". I imagine that they drove there in their flared up brand new car (leave a comment if you know what kind it is), took in the...
These were in with the World War 2 loving couple set... I don't think they belong. Still, they're reminiscent of a previous time... ilke when when boats had flair. Maybe the 1960s? I am not sure...
I can imagine this World War 2 era couple having a nice week or two of bliss together, perhaps they got married while he was on leave, and taking a break to go swimming in the hot summer weather of...
These Kodaslide scans from 1944 offer a touching glimpse into the lives of a happy husband and wife during World War II. Capturing their joy amidst a challenging time, the vivid Kodachrome slides preserve details of life, love, and resilience during this historic era. Could he have just returned from the war? Their timeless smiles reflect the strength and hope of a generation shaped by the struggles of wartime.
I imagine this 1940s couple getting this car as a gift, or the husband giving it to his wife before he leaves back to fighting overseas. She looks so proud and you can see them posed together, with him in his military uniform. What cute WWII-era Kodachrome slides!
I found these slides at an estate sale of someone who had died. I don't know why anyone would sell them, but I guess she had no relatives. There are lots of photos of American soldiers, maybe just...
I imagine this woman climbing to the top of a mountain, looking around, and taking the landscape pictures with her Brownie. I think maybe she took the picture of the road sculpture on her drive up....
Step back in time with our vibrant collection of Kodachrome slides from the 1959 Parade. Experience the joy and community spirit of a bygone era through the rich colors and timeless quality of these historical photographs.
To celebrate Independence Day, I'm posting this picture circa 1959 of AirForce women and men in uniform. If anyone can tell me anything more about the badge (picture enlarged below), I would totally...
These photos show the Arch under various stages of construction, from just two legs, to the final keystone about to be placed into the nearly complete monument… fascinating historic slide scans of the Gateway Arch under construction in 1965.
