3 blasts from the long-ago past

--------------------------------------------------------------- The discovery of a red purse has offered a look into what everyday life was like for a teenager in 1950s Ohio. In 2019, a custodian at the North Canton Middle School was repairing lockers when he discovered a bag wedged behind a piece of detachable metal. Although dusty and dirty, the contents of the purse were well preserved. Among the items found were an American Junior Red Cross card, ticket stubs, YMCA membership, sharpened pencils and pens, a pocket calendar, and photos of friends and family. So, who did they belong to? The mystery was solved—click below to find out. ​ Want a daily digest email featuring our latest articles? Stay updated and [subscribe here](=). ​ ​[Purse Lost in the 1950s Becomes an Unexpected Time Capsule Revealing What Life Was Like Then]()​ [Purse from the 1950s]()​ [Read on My Modern Met]() ​ Time capsules are part of a beloved tradition dating back thousands of years. 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