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    1920's fashion - femme vs. not-femme?

    Hi ladies! It's uh, been awhile since I've been here on the FL, but I remembered what a powerful hivemind is here and thought I'd pick your collective brain. Hopefully I've chosen the correct room... I'm just curious about what you know about late 1920's fashion/trends when it comes to women...
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    The Abbreviation “OMG” Is Way Older Than We Thought

    Lest we are tempted to bemoan the "decline" of language, may we all be reminded at what an amazing, living thing language is! And may we laugh at the idea of an old British dude using "OMG" in earnest. I dare you to not read this without the valley girl intonation! LOL
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    Nerd Culture in the 1920's and 30's

    Did it exist? How does one research what made someone a nerd back then, and what would they be into back in the day? I'm thinking...paths of study, entertainment, interests. Sci-fi, latest scientific discoveries, goth/horror/macabre...what are some good resources for finding these sorts of...
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    Golden Era hotels in Chicago

    Recommend to me, please, some decent hotels in Chicago that make you feel like you've just walked onto the set of an old movie. Budget is up in the $200-300/night range. THANK YOU!!! lol
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    Wall-E and Indiana Jones meet (possible spoilers)

    So...I went to see Wall-E last weekend, and when he finds the refridgerator the scene from Indiana Jones immediately pops into my head. I couldn't get the imagry out of my head, and had to sketch it down. This is the result...and I thought you guys might appreciate it. Sorry...it's rough...I did...
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    Release dates for 78's

    Okay...so I've been able to find information about most all of my 78's (in my measly collection) except for four. Can anyone help me find release dates for these records? Maybe? Okay: 1. Parlophone R 2146 Bessie Smith, TAKE ME FOR A BUGGY RIDE (Wilson) and GIMME A PIGFOOT (Wilson) 2...
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    Nursing School in the 1930's and 40's

    Not sure where to put this thread...but does anyone know of some good resources about nursing school during the 30's and 40's? How long did it take to finish the school? What was the curriculum? Etc. Thanks!
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    Help w/ Hawaiian themed purchase

    I hesitated posting this here...but I wanted as many people as possible to see it and weigh in...(I'll understand if it's moved, though) But I'm wondering if any of you might know more about the history (or be able to make a good guess) linen set I got this weekend. I tried googling the store...
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    Grandma's Sewing Kit

    My poor grandmother had to move into an assisted living facility awhile back. They rented out her house, so they had to clean it out a bit. So, I brought home grandma's sewing kit. Behold...
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    Help choosing a bedroom set.

    So. I'm going to get a waterfall style bedroom set. There are two on craigslist that I'm looking at. One looks really lovely, but is nearly $500. The other looks less lovely (but nice enough, in my eyes) and it's for $275. Here's the spendy one. It doesn't come with a stool for the vanity...
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    Old WWII letters found in a crate...

    This article was in The Oregonian yesterday. (Well, it's slightly different than the printed article...) INARA VERZEMNIEKS The Oregonian Staff It's funny the way some of life's biggest mysteries finally come unraveled, without force and fury -- quietly, subtly, the sound of a mouse...
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    Does anyone speak Italian?

    My grandfather brought this home from his service in Italy in 1944. Does anyone know what it says? I tried a bunch of online translators, but that didn't help at all!!
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    Women serving during WWII

    I got a hold of a WEALTH of photos from my grandfather's service during WWII in Italy and North Africa. This photo was included, and I just had to share it with you ladies! Probably WACs?
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    WWII souveniers and pics

    Hey everyone! This weekend I had the pleasure of convincing my grandmother that grandfather's photos and souvenirs from his service in Italy and Northern Africa were very valuable. Since he was in the 5th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, he had access to all these photos. I don't think he actually...
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    The Caine Mutiny

    I'm watching The Caine Mutiny right now...and they're in the heat of battle...and everyone has white stuff on their faces. What is that??? Anyone know what I'm talking about?
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    Tips for restoring a radio

    It's me...again. Starting a new thread...again. So...I have my great-grandparents' floor model Airline radio. I have no idea what year it was made...but my mom had it for years, and after she passed, I took it. However...it's in sad shape. All of the "guts" are still there, but the board it's...
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    Would anyone be able to tell what year this is from?

    Hey! I just bought a table radio on the 'Bay, and there wasn't any information about the date in the listing. It's not super important because I like it no matter what, but I'm curious as to what year this might possibly be from? I'm thinking post-WWII? I tried doing some research using The...
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    Things you'd find in a cellar in 1940 for $500, Alex.

    I'm curious...what do you think a family would store in a cellar in 1940? Canned food? Old furniture? Junk? I love cellars...do you?
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    San Francisco...a little help?

    Hey all! So, my brother and I are very likely going to SF in March (We're going to see Nile and am very excited :D ). We'll be arriving late Friday, March 21st. The concert isn't until Saturday evening. So there are two questions here. What should he and I aspire to do/see on Saturday? The...
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    Thirtysomething woes

    Hey gang...I just turned thirty. Well...like, on the 22nd. I was excited at first, but now it's beginning to dawn on me that I'm only going to get older. And I'm not the person I want to be...I'm not doing the things I want to do...(although these are changing!) Anyone else have...

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