Photos: Bachelors' and career girls' 1960s homes
Tucson Citizen photographer Bill Sears took photos of the homes of "career girls" in 1961 for the home section. Three years later he photographed the homes of bachelors.Â
Times were different back then. Note the ash trays scattered about a couple of the living rooms.
We have included the information we have, but in two cases we don't even know the last names of the "career girls" whose homes are depicted. We would love to hear from those who lived in these homes and learn more about them.
If you have any information, please email Johanna Eubank at jeubank@tucson.com
Career girls' homes in 1961
1. Dee Parr was perhaps an artist or a well-traveled art collector — or both — or she just had an eye for unusual pieces.
Career girls' homes in 1961
2. Dee Parr was perhaps an artist or a well-traveled art collector — or both — or she just had an eye for unusual pieces.
Career girls' homes in 1961
3. Dee Parr was perhaps an artist or a well-traveled art collector — or both — or she just had an eye for unusual pieces.
Career girls' homes in 1961
4. Dee Parr was perhaps an artist or a well-traveled art collector — or both — or she just had an eye for unusual pieces.
Career girls' homes in 1961
5. The home of Ann Starkey.
Career girls' homes in 1961
6. The home of Ann Starkey.
Career girls' homes in 1961
7. Bea McCauley was a buyer and manager of the millinery department at Steinfeld's. Her small grassy yard had five grapefruit trees. Living room furnishings included a brown sofa with matching chairs.
Career girls' homes in 1961
8. This may have been Bea McCauley's home. Can anyone tell us? We do know it was a 51-foot trailer will a 14-foot-wide living room. The main color scheme was tans with accent colors of green and yellow. The bedroom had two large wardrobes with mirrored doors and twin beds. The kitchen had built-in pink appliances. The full bath had a curved counter and dressing table.
Career girls' homes in 1961
9. This was the home of Gladys, whose last name is a mystery. Gladys, if you're out there, we would love to have more information from you! Update: Mike Barker says this belongs to Gladys Sarlat, who worked for Harwood Advertising at the time.
Career girls' homes in 1961
10. This was the home of Gladys, whose last name is a mystery. Gladys, if you're out there, we would love to have more information from you! Update: Mike Barker says this belongs to Gladys Sarlat, who worked for Harwood Advertising at the time.
Career girls' homes in 1961
11. This is a closer look at the artwork on Gladys's wall. Update: Mike Barker says this belongs to Gladys Sarlat, who worked for Harwood Advertising at the time.
Career girls' homes in 1961
12. This is the home of Martha, whose last name we do not know. Is Martha the creator of the mask on the wall? Update: Mike Barker says this belongs to Martha Nowels, owner of Nowels Advertising.
Career girls' homes in 1961
13. This is a closer look at the mask on Martha's wall. Update: Mike Barker says this belongs to Martha Nowels, owner of Nowels Advertising.
Bachelor homes in 1964
14. Dr. Robert W. Adami lived on East 31st Street.
Bachelor homes in 1964
15. Dr. Adami's home on East 31st Street.
Bachelor homes in 1964
16. John Balla lived in an apartment on East Glenn Street.
Bachelor homes in 1964
17. John Balla's apartment on East Glenn Street.
Bachelor homes in 1964
18. Richard T. Coolidge (Dick) lived in an apartment on East Second Street.
Bachelor homes in 1964
19. Dick Coolidge's apartment on East Second Street.
Bachelor homes in 1964
20. Jerry Hackney lived on East Glenn Street.
Bachelor homes in 1964
21. Jerry Hackney's home on East Glenn Street.
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