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Up for sale is a fascinating piece of 1920s social history! This original 5-year diary spans from **1924 through 1928**, packed with dense, handwritten entries detailing the daily life, college antics, local dances, and dramatic romance of a young woman living in the Kansas City / Missouri area during the "Roaring Twenties."
**Key Highlights & Contents:**
* **Dates Covered:** January 1924 – December 1928 (5-year format).
* **Historic Milestones:** Includes a February 1924 entry noting, *"Registered to vote for 1st time"*—just four years after the 19th Amendment passed!
* **Local Landmarks Mentioned:** K.C. Club, Mission Hills, University of Missouri (Rothwell Gym), Denver/Elitch Gardens, and Columbia, MO.
* **Rich Narrative:** Captures 1920s youth culture—mentions radio broadcasts, college dances, bridge parties, theater trips, and a dramatic multi-year courtship with "Ed."
* **Inside Cover Note:** Features a fun handwritten warning: *"My personal property. Would you want me to read yours!?"*
**Condition:**
Vintage, pre-owned condition consistent with age. Pages show expected yellowing and age toning, but the binding remains intact and the handwritten ink entries are completely legible. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition.
Leatherbound cover front and back.
**Shipping:**
Fast shipping via USPS Ground Advantage or Media Mail with tracking and careful packaging.
