Plate, Commemorative
Object number2010.75.6
Date1955
MediumCeramic, glaze, paint, gold
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionCeramic plate. Gold plated rim with white glazed center. Etched floral motif decoration around the rim. Image of a tree lined building in center of plate.Dimensions10 in. (25.4 cm)InscriptionsFront: "ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR VICTORY DINNER / NOV. 15, 1955 / JEANNETTE DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL / JEANNETTE, PA."
Back: “Judge John M. O’Connell, Sponsor Jack H. Millstein, Chairman / Thomas J. Curtin, President R. E. Best, Co-Chairman / Father Alfred Grotzinger, O.S.B., / Co-ordinator / “Your committee presents…pleasure this souve- / nir plate to the bearer…ing $1,000.00 to / attend “Victory Dinner”…successful conclus- / ion of building fund drive for $800,000.00 to com- / plete Jeannette District Memorial Hospital, Nov- / ember 15, 1955.” / THE / “Sabina” / LINE / Warranted 22 K”.
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.
Related institution
Jeannette District Memorial Hospital
Related person
Judge John M. O'Connell
Related person
Jack H. Millstein
Related person
Thomas J. Curtin
Related person
R. E. Best
Related person
Father Alfred Grotzinger O.S.B.
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1891-1911
East Liverpool Pottery Company
