Scrapbook

Scrapbook from Rita Warren's term as Pres. of Amer. Leg. Aux. 1960-61

Scrapbook from Rita Warren's term as Pres. of Amer. Leg. Aux. 1960-61

Name/Title

Scrapbook

Entry/Object ID

2021.007.0001

Scope and Content

Scrapbook which belonged to Rita Warren and commemorated the time she was President of the Benicia Unit No. 101 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Benicia CA in 1960-61 The scrapbook contains newspaper articles about the installation of officers in Benicia and at other auxiliaries in California; also: invitations for ceremonies at other auxiliaries, thank you notes and letters; included are newspaper articles about local events, i.e. Pony Express Centennial (Carolyn Saitz was sponsored by the auxiliary in the queen contest), Poppy Sales, Memorial Day Observance, and Girls' State Selection, Faye Auger, to name a few. Not all clippings, items and photographs were adhered to the scrapbook pages, many are blank 10-1/2" x 12-1/2" post binding

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection