Bubley Collection

BUS TERMINAL, 1943. Passengers in the whites only waiting area at the Greyhound bus terminal in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

SADDLE SHOES, 1943. A student at Woodrow Wilson High School wearing saddle shoes. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

BUS STATION, 1943. The sign for the colored waiting room at a bus station in Rome, Georgia. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

FOOTBALL GAME, 1943. Spectators at a football game at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

BOARDING HOUSE, 1943. Portrait of women in a boarding house in Washington D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

CARD GAME, 1943. Residents playing bridge at their boarding house in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

BUS STATION, 1943. Schoolgirls waiting at a bus stop in a small town in Tennessee. Photograph by Esther Bubley, September 1943

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, 1943. Students at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

LADIES RESTROOM, 1943. Items for sale in the ladies restroom of a Greyhound bus terminal in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Esther Bubley, September 1943

WAITING FOR BUS, 1943. Woman and child waiting for bus, United States. Photograph by Esther Bubley, September 1943

BUS TRAVEL, 1943. Local fares on a Greyhound bus traveling between Louisville and Nashville, United States. Photograph by Esther Bubley, September 1943

BUS TRAVEL, 1943. Girl waiting for the bus, as seen through bus window, United States. Photograph by Esther Bubley, September 1943

BUS TRAVEL, 1943. A Greyhound bus from Louisville, Kentucky, headed to Nashville, Tennessee, at a rest stop. Photograph by Esther Bubley, September 1943

GEORGIA: BUS TRAVEL, 1943. A woman hailing a Macon-bound Greyhound bus on the highway in Georgia. Photograph by Esther Bubley, September 1943

BUS DRIVER, 1943. Lester Ward, a Greyhound bus driver, taking the bus out of the parking lot in Columbus, Ohio. Photograph by Esther Bubley, September 1943

BUS STATION, 1943. Passengers in the waiting room of the Greyhound station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

BUS STATION, 1943. A couple in the waiting room of the Greyhound station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

BUS STATION, 1943. People buying bus tickets at the Greyhound station, probably in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

WASHINGTON D. C. : VOLUNTEER. A volunteer worker opening a can of baby food for a
WASHINGTON D.C.: VOLUNTEER. A volunteer worker opening a can of baby food for a child who is being cared for at the United Nations service center in Washington D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

FATHER AND CHILD, 1943. A father and child in a Greyhound bus terminal, somewhere in the American South. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

BUS STATION, 1943. Soldiers looking out of the bus window at a Greyhound station in Washington D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

BUS STATION, 1943. A man waiting at a Greyhound bus station in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

RESTAURANT, 1943. A woman sitting alone in the Sea Grill bar and restaurant in Washington D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

Couples dancing the Jitterbug at and Elks Club dance in Washington, D. C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, April 1943
DANCE: JITTERBUG, 1943. Couples dancing the Jitterbug at and Elks Club dance in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, April 1943

ARLINGTON CEMETERY, 1943. A woman taking a picture of the ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

HIGH SCHOOL, 1943. High schoolers watching the football game at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS, 1943. A student from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. waiting to use a tennis court. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

WOMAN, 1943. Portrait of a woman at a boarding house in Washington D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

SAILOR AND SOLDIER, 1943. An American sailor and an American soldier in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, March 1943

CHRISTMAS: SAILORS, 1943. American sailors get help in wrapping Christmas presents in the United Nations service center in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, December 1943

BOY SCOUT, 1943. A Boy Scout at a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Photograph by Esther Bubley, May 1943

WASHINGTON D. C. : PARADE. Children watching a parade to recruit civilian defense
WASHINGTON D.C.: PARADE. Children watching a parade to recruit civilian defense volunteers in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

PNEUMATIC TUBES, 1943. A woman delivers messages to different locations in Washington, D.C. using a pneumatic tube system. Photographed by Esther Bubley, 1943

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"Bubley: Capturing Moments of Life in 1943 America" Step back in time to the bustling bus terminal of 1943, where passengers anxiously await their Greyhound journey. In a stark reminder of segregation, we see the whites-only waiting area at the Greyhound, highlighting the racial tensions that plagued our nation. Meanwhile, at Woodrow Wilson High School's football game, spectators cheer on their favorite teams amidst a backdrop of unity and school spirit. The camaraderie felt among these individuals transcends societal divisions. In a boarding house in Washington D. C. , Bubley captures an intimate portrait of women living together. Their faces tell stories of resilience and strength as they navigate life during wartime. A card game brings them together for moments of laughter and connection amidst uncertainty. Traveling south to Tennessee, we find schoolgirls eagerly awaiting their bus at a small-town stop. These young minds filled with hope represent the future generation forging ahead despite adversity. At Woodrow Wilson High School itself, one student stands out with her iconic saddle shoes - a symbol of youthful innocence and fashion trends that have stood the test of time. Among her peers are high school students immersed in education while navigating an ever-changing world. Bubley's lens also takes us into unexpected places like ladies' restrooms at Greyhound stations. Here we find items for sale - perhaps trinkets offering comfort or practicality during long journeys across America. Lastly, we witness tender moments as a woman and child patiently wait for their bus to arrive. This snapshot encapsulates everyday life; ordinary people going about their routines yet united by shared experiences and aspirations. Through Esther Bubley's photographs from 1943 America emerge tales untold but forever preserved within each frame – stories reflecting both division and unity amid challenging times.