Ah, there’s nothing quite like looking back at the good old days. It was a much simpler time, and life just seemed to go easier in every possible way. Here’s a look back into the simpler times in Louisiana.

1. Forget the electric shaver---what about taking a shave outdoors?
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Charles B. Griggs shaving in front of his self-built shack on government property near Camp Livingston. Photo by Marion Post Wolcott, December 1940
2. Need a ride home? Just stick out your thumb.
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College boys trying to "thumb" a ride home over the weekend, near Natchitoches, Louisiana. Photo by Marion Post Wolcott, June 1940, Natchitoches, LA
3. If you need to mend your clothes, you went to the tailor.
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Sometimes, the tailor was set up right there on the street! Photo by Ben Shahn, October 1935 in New Orleans, LA
4. Need a haircut? Just call up your neighbor.
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Photo by Russell Lee, October 1938, New Iberia, LA
5. Looking to get some new curtains? Skip Walmart, try your own loom.
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When’s the last time you saw someone do this? Just amazing. Photo by Russell Lee, October 1938, Erath, Louisiana.

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6. Every home was headquarters for preserving and canning vegetables.
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Violet Davenport and Almary Kelly canning squash during a canning demonstration give by home economist Rachel D. Moore at La Delta Project. By Marion Post Wolcott, June 1940, Thomastown, Louisiana
7. Forget the screens—how about we entertain ourselves with the guitar tonight?
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Did you ever hang out with your dad like this? Photo by Marion Post Wolcott, June 1940, Natchitoches, LA
8. Some people actually baked bread outside!
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Oven for baking bread belonging to Fortuna family, Hammond, Louisiana Photo by Ben Shahn, October 1935
9. People would grow their own garlic—And keep it stored in the rafters to preserve it!
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Did you ever know someone to do this? Photo by Russell Lee, October 1938, Crowley, Louisiana
10, Need to use the restroom? This is one swampy outhouse!
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Akers, LA October 1928, Photo by Russell Lee
11. …And some things really haven’t changed that much.
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We still gather around the table for a good crab boil! Photo by Russell Lee, September 1938, Raceland, Louisiana

Do you remember when things used to be more like this? What do you remember the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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