Pin, Membership
Pin, Membership
Pin, Membership

Pin, Membership

Object number2010.75.51
Date1946
MediumGold
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionGold pin. Includes a central design of a cross surrounded by a circular design and a civic wreath. Around the outer circular design is the embossed text. On the inside circular design is the black latin text. Back of pin includes the engraved name at the top and year and material information at the bottom.Dimensions1 x 1 in. (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
InscriptionsAround the outer circular design is the embossed text: "MERCY HOSPITAL OF JOHNSTOWN" at the top and "SCHOOL OF NURSING" at the bottom.

On the inside circular design is the black text: "SEMPER PARATUS" at the top and "SEMPER FIDELIS" at the bottom.

Back of pin includes the engraving: "ETHELREDA LINTNER" at the top and "1946" at the bottom.
MarksBack of pin has text at bottom "14K".
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.
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