1920s Mississippi University for Women Scrapbook – Archie Lee Simmons – Photos, For Sale

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1920s Mississippi University for Women Scrapbook – Archie Lee Simmons – Photos, :
$349.99

Rare and highly personal 1920s scrapbook from a student at the Mississippi University for Women (MUW), Columbus, Mississippi.

This original scrapbook belonged to Miss Archie Lee Simmons, with numerous references throughout including addressed mail, labels, and handwritten notes.

📚 Contents include:

• Over 60 pages of mounted material

• 20+ original photographs of college-aged women (portrait and candid)

• Handwritten notes, letters, and personal messages

• Period envelopes with stamps and postal markings (including Special Delivery)

• Western Union telegram envelope

• College event programs (including “Mr. Pim Passes By”)

• Dance cards, tickets, and social event ephemera

• Advertising pieces and clippings from the era

• Named individuals and locations throughout (research potential)

📸 Photographs appear to date to the 1920s, showing fashion, hairstyles, and student life of the period.

💌 Strong Mississippi and Southern history connection, with multiple references to Columbus, MS and surrounding areas.

⚠️ Condition:

• Scrapbook shows age-related wear

• Pages are fragile with some loosening, edge wear, and toning

• Some items are detached or partially loose

• Photos generally in good antique condition with expected aging

📌 Important:

This is a completely original, unresearched scrapbook with significant potential for further historical or genealogical research.

💡 A unique, one-of-a-kind piece of:

• Women’s college history

• Southern ephemera

• Early 20th century social life

• Named archival material

Perfect for collectors, historians, or resellers.

Ships carefully packed.

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