Posted in Ohio History February 19, 2020 by

A Lost Purse From 1956 Was Discovered Inside An Ohio High School With Its Contents Perfectly Preserved

Do you ever wonder what life in Ohio was like in the 1950s? If you were around, you probably remember the simplicity of life, the high school football games, cursive writing courses and many other past times that tend to get overshadowed in today’s fast paced society and seemingly endless options for entertainment.

Last week, an Ohio school shared an interesting story that incited nostalgia and fond memories all across the state. Custodial staff a North Canton Middle School fond a lost purse from 1956, perfectly preserved. The Facebook post shared by the school district has since received more than 45,000 interactions and more than 55,000 shares.

It was quite an interesting discovery. Hidden between a row of lockers and a wall, a lost purse from the 1950s quickly became an intriguing story.
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The purse was actually found in May of 2019, but school staff worked to track down the purse owner's family before publicly sharing anything.
After some sleuthing, school staff discovered that the long lost red purse covered in dust belonged to former student Patti Rumfola.
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Sadly, Rumfola passed away in 2013, but members of her family have received some interesting mementos from this unique discovery.
Inside the purse, there were typical every day items such as a comb, makeup and even a stick of gum.
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It's an up close and personal look at a 1950s American teenager.
Other items included a football schedule, library card, ticket stubs and membership cards unique to Rumfola.
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What was once an everyday purse is now a fascinating time capsule. If someone were to discover your personal belongings 70 years from now, what would they find?

What do you think about this recovered time capsule? What memories do you have of life in Ohio in the 1950s? Share your thoughts and stories with us!

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Address: North Canton City School District, OH, USA