Want to say goodbye in style? Whether you're the one leaving, or you're pulling a party together for a friend, throwing a going away party doesn't have to be a daunting task. You can have fun and show your creativity through the invitations, decorations, food, and gifts.
These intimate snaps were found by Ryan Khatam that show how a going away party was like in 1950.
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950
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Party in 1950