The Legend of Cowboys: 30 Vintage Photos of a Young Clint Eastwood in the 1950s

Clint Eastwood made his name as a popular television and film actor, and went on to become an acclaimed filmmaker, directing several Academy Award-winning films. With many roles including westerns, Clint Eastwood became one of the world's most popular and successful movie stars.

In 1950, he was called to military duty with the Army Special Services, based at Fort Ord in Monterey, California. While in the Army, Eastwood met actors David Janssen and Martin Milner, who convinced him to move to Los Angeles in 1954 after he finished his military duty.

Eastwood took a screen test and signed a contract with Universal for seventy-five dollars a week. His first roles were bit parts in the science fiction films Revenge of the Creature and Tarantula, both released in 1955. Eastwood’s rugged looks later landed him the role of Rowdy Yates on the CBS TV series Rawhide (1959), which ran for eight seasons.

These interesting photographs below captured a young Clint Eastwood during the 1950s.

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The Sexiest Fashion in the 20th Century – Stunning Vintage Photos of Street Girls in Their Miniskirts in the 1960s

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25 Breathtaking Black and White Photos of Rock Superstars in the 1960s and 1970s Taken by Ken Regan

Since the 1960s, Ken Regan has captured the passion and energy of Rock & Roll’s most influential performers. His early work with Bob Dylan an the Rolling Stones made him the photographer of choice for historic music events such as Live Aid and Amnesty International’s Human Rights Now Worldwide benefit concerts, which gave Regan unique access to the personal side of the music industry’s biggest stars.

The definitive collection of Regan’s best work and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the past forty years covers an amazing Who’s Who list of rock superstars: Joan Baez, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Doors, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Janis Joplin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Madonna, Roy Orbison, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, James Taylor, U2,The Who ... and more!

These breathtaking black and white photographs below taken by Ken deliver an intimate look at the artists, performances, and unforgettable moments that define popular music.

Billy Joel boxing in front of the New York Skyline, 1977

Alice Cooper sitting on Santa's lap with the snake at Alexander's department store, 1972

Allen Ginsberg with Bob Dylan at the grave of writer Jack Kerouac, 1975

Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger

The Beatles, 1964

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19 Spirited Vintage Photos of Cheerleaders in Action From Between the 1930s and 1970s

The majority of early cheerleaders were men—in large part because squads did not begin opening their ranks to women until the 1920s. The gender balance shifted further during World War II, when an increasing number of women filled positions vacated by men who had been drafted to fight in the war. By the 1960s, the sport became dominated by women, as National Football League teams began to organize professional squads.

These interesting vintage photos published by LIFE magazine from the late 1930s until it ceased publication in 1972, give a glimpse into everyday American pastimes...

Male cheerleaders in action at Wisconsin-Marquette football game, 1939. (Alfred Eisenstaedt—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

Howard University cheerleader Alfreda Young leading cheer during football game, 1946. (Alfred Eisenstaedt—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

Sixty high school cheerleaders with crepe-paper pompons whip up football spirit, 1947. (Ralph Crane—The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images)

SMU cheerleader leaping high into air at University of Texas football game, 1950. (Loomis Dean—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

Cheerleaders at Florida State University, 1952. (Robert W. Kelley—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

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Wonderful Color Photos of Tower Views in Nantucket in the 1960s

Here is a wonderful color photo collection that shows tower views in Nantucket in 1968.

Tower view from the Unitarian church clock tower, showing the Summer Street Baptist Church, Quaker Meeting House and Fair Street Museum, and Rays Court

Tower view from the Unitarian Church steeple showing base of Straight Wharf

Tower view from the Unitarian Church steeple town clock showing Gardner's Court

Tower view from the Unitarian Church, showing the Summer Street Baptist Church

View from the Congregational Church tower, showing Brant Point and Children's Beach

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Rarely Seen Photos of Vietnam War

Rare vintage photos that show the severity of war in Vietnam War from 1955 to 1975.

American Railroad Security Advisors sitting on top of an armored car, riding a train in Vietnam, 1967

American soldiers, September 1967

An unidentified U.S. soldier takes a moment to pray for the fallen men on this Memorial Day in Vietnam, May 30, 1968

Army transport, 1966

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26 Amazing Vintage Photos of the First Nations People Before the 1900s

Alex Ross (1851–1894) came to Calgary, Alberta in 1884 and set up a photographic studio at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Osler Street. He had previously worked for a photographer in Winnipeg, but felt the time was right to strike out on his own and establish his own business.

He quickly became well-known for his photographs of the First Nations people in the Calgary area, especially the Tsuu T'ina (called Sarcee at that time) and the Blackfoot. Some of the photographs were taken outdoors, but many more were carefully-posed studio shots. By 1891 the studio seems to have closed, and three years later Ross died at the relatively young age of 43.

Blackfoot boys, ca. 1886-94

Blackfoot man in blanket, 1886-89

Blackfoot man with knife, ca. 1885-94

Blackfoot man with rifle, Alberta, 1887

Blackfoot warrior with sword, 1887

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