Banner, Promotional
Object number2013.19.2
MediumFelt
Credit LineGift of Julius Jones
DescriptionBeige felt banner with multicolored print including YMCA organizational information at top. In center: images of Manila flag, outline of the Philippines, and YMCA logo. On bottom: artistic image of an Asian person with country name to their right. Gold nylon fringe on bottom edge.Dimensions11 x 7 in. (27.9 x 17.8 cm)InscriptionsRed printed text across top "YMCA OF Manila, Inc."
In top right is "YMCA" logo.
Across bottom is "PHILIPPINES"
Cursive handwritten text on reverse, top right corner, in blue ink "From, / Manny [?] A. Cobarrulir".
Historical NotesYMCA banner. Julius Jones became the first African-American chief executive officer of the Pittsburgh YMCA in 1979, a position he held for 23 years. As CEO, Jones oversaw 17 YMCA locations throughout Allegheny County which serve over 50,000 people, and campaigned to raise capital to enhance the organization's presence and impact in the community.
Related institution
YMCA of Manila, Inc.
Related institution
Young Men's Christian Association
Related institution
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Subjects
On View
Not on view
1919
1968-1969
