An incredible one-of-a-kind historical scrapbook documenting the activities of P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter CR of Cincinnati, Ohio during the late 1950s.


This handmade scrapbook features beautiful wooden covers and contains 62 double-sided pages (124 scrapbook pages) filled with original ephemera from approximately 1956–1959.


Contents include:


* Original black & white photographs

* Newspaper clippings

* Handwritten letters and notes

* Ohio State P.E.O. Convention programs and booklets

* Songbooks

* Name badges

* Greeting cards

* Pressed flowers

* Convention memorabilia

* Chapter activities and events

* Named members throughout


One page includes the original newspaper article announcing the formation of the Cincinnati chapter, making this a remarkable piece of organizational and Cincinnati history.


This scrapbook has remained intact for nearly 70 years and is being offered exactly as found. It would make an outstanding addition to a collection of women’s organization history, P.E.O. memorabilia, Cincinnati history, genealogy, paper ephemera, or archival research.


Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. Due to the age and handmade nature of the scrapbook, expect normal wear consistent with age. The scrapbook is sold complete and has not been separated or altered.


A truly unique historical archive that would be difficult to duplicate.