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Pin, Membership

Object number2010.75.58

Date1958

MediumMetal, gold

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionGold circular pin. Around the edge of pin is an engraved civic wreath. Central text wrapping in a circular manner has hospital name at the top and school name at the bottom. Center of pin is an embossed imaged of two outstretched arms in front of a cross.Dimensions1 x 1 in. (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
InscriptionsCentral text wrapping in a circular manner reads: "NEW CASTLE HOSPITAL" at the top and "SCHOOL OF NURSING" at the bottom.

At the bottom of the image is the text: "FOR GOD FOR MAN".

Back of pin has the engraving: "TPM / 1958".
MarksBack of pin has the engraving at bottom "10 K / GILBERT".
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the contributions of Catholic orders to healthcare in Western Pennsylvania. The collection was originally on display at Slippery Rock University as an exhibition titled, "Sisters in Healthcare: Sixteen Communities of Religious Sisters in Western PA, 1847-1969." With this collection, the History Center has the largest collection of Pre-Vatican II habits in the United States. Many of the long-standing healthcare facilities in the region were started by the Sisters including Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and many others.

Previous owner Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale

Related institution New Castle Hospital

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