Back to the Unforgettable Days of the ’60s and ’70s: A Nostalgic Journey from Schoolbooks to Oil Lamps That Still Stir the Heart + Video

Friday, November 21, 2025  Read time1 min

SAEDNEWS: In the 1980s, textbook covers and illustrations were simple and elementary. Black-and-white printing and limited use of color were among the most notable features of these books. Watch the video showcasing nostalgic notebooks and stationery.

Back to the Unforgettable Days of the ’60s and ’70s: A Nostalgic Journey from Schoolbooks to Oil Lamps That Still Stir the Heart + Video

According to the Saed News Society Report, the 60s and 70s remain a memorable era for many Iranians, marked by experiences and features that have left a lasting imprint on their minds. From school textbooks and “elephant sketch” notebooks to ration coupons and kerosene heaters, each of these artifacts represents a part of the history and culture of the time—and recalling them can evoke a strong sense of nostalgia.

Textbooks in the 60s and 70s were simple, with basic illustrations. Many children from that era remember seeing images of characters or national symbols, such as the “elephant sketch” (an image of an elephant used as a practice drawing in sketch notebooks). These elephant sketch notebooks, designed to teach handwriting and penmanship, are reminders of school days and early exercises that might seem unusual to today’s generation.