In the interest of cleaning out my old room, my mother recently handed me a box of old stuff. Among the old magazines and books were four plastic filled with reversal film slides dated 1950.
She claimed they belonged to the family – so I scanned all of them, curious to learn some new history.
But absolutely no one recognizes these people.
It’s a mystery. A rare look into 1950’s Norway.
Tasting lingonberries.
Fishing with a net.
Just chilling with friends.
View from the cabin?
Getting ready for some mountain fish.
Enjoying candy? Lady in the background in her husband’s jacket.
Partying in style.
Cold ankles.
These people are celebrating the 17’th of May.
17’th of May was probably the only fun day for kids in 1950.
A serious boy.
Teacher blowing a kiss?
A family celebrating 17’th of May – one lady is wearing a bunad.
Cake, balloons and soda.
Just doing some shaving in the woods.
Notice the jacket – better keep it clean.
This lake is called Vannsjø – “Water Lake”.
Giving instruction by the sea.
Illustrating.
Cooperating.
Reciprocating.
Winning.
Dinner by the sea.
A couple.
Out to buy ice cream?
(17.03.19: I have been told that this is Svenner lighthouse)
Reaching the small harbor.
(17.03.19: I have been told that this is Nevlunghavn)
Moose traveling the sea by sunset.
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