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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Up for sale is a highly collectible, original copy of the 1971 Crenshaw High School Yearbook, "Cougar's Path" (Volume 3) from Los Angeles, California.
This specific copy is a unique piece of school history. It originally belonged to faculty member Dr. Olga Herrán Peralta (addressed as "Mrs. Peralta" or "Olga" in student inscriptions).
HIGHLIGHTS & DETAILS:
• Year: 1971
• School: Crenshaw High School (Los Angeles, CA) - established just 3 years prior in 1968.
• Faculty Provenance: Includes heartfelt personalized signatures, notes, and summer well-wishes to Dr. Peralta from several students and colleagues on the endpapers and inner pages.
• Unique Red-Pen Annotations: Includes extensive historical red-ink notes on the English, Drivers Education, and physical education faculty photo sections indicating staff changes (e.g., "Transferred," "Retired," "Resigned," "To Stanford Ph.D."). Hand-drawn astrological signs are also marked near faculty names.
CONDITION REPORT:
• Cover: Very good vintage condition with rich gold and blue texturing. Sharp corners, sturdy spine, and minimal shelf wear.
• Binding: Strong and tight.
• Interior Pages: Clean, crisp, and fully legible. No water damage or missing pages.
• Markings: Features student signatures/notes on several blank pages & flyleaves, plus extensive red ballpoint pen annotations written directly on the staff/faculty photo spreads as described above.
A wonderful acquisition for South LA local historians, Crenshaw High School alumni, or vintage yearbook collectors looking for a highly personalized, staff-level snapshot of the early 1970s school scene.
SHIPPING:
Shipped securely via USPS Media Mail with tracking to ensure safe delivery. Please review the photos carefully to see the exact markings and overall condition of this vintage book.