Pin, Promotional
Object number2010.105.7
Mediummetal; paper; plastic
Credit LineGift of Mike Bilcsik
DescriptionSmall rectangular metal pin. Text embossed on front has message, United Steelworkers logo, and image of Dorothy 6 blast furnace. Pin on back. Attached to paper card backing and stored inside plastic bag.Dimensions0.5 x 0.75 in. (1.3 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed text on front "[United Steelworkers logo] / SAVE DOROTHY 6".
Historical NotesDonor Mike Bilcsik was the last President of United Steelworkers of America, Local 1256, before they folded during the 1980s recession. He led the campaign in 1983-1984 to save the Dorothy furnace from demolition. Dorothy Six was the largest blast furnace in the world and once the pride of the Mon Valley. Despite the grassroots “Save Dorothy” campaign, US Steel demolished the furnace two years later.
Related institution
United Steelworkers of America
Related institution
United States Steel Corporation
On View
Not on view
1983-1984
Badge-a-Minit
1983-1984
1985
Post 1942
1983-1984
