Plaque, Award

Object number2012.6.2

Date1974

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumWood; Metal

Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra

DescriptionBrown wooden base with gold metal nameplate.Dimensions4.4 x 1.375 x 7.5 in. (11.2 x 3.5 x 19.1 cm)
InscriptionsNameplate engraved: "PRESENTED TO / EUGENE / "TURK" GUERRA / WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION OF / SERVICES RENDERED AS AN OFFICER / AND HUMANITARIAN TO THE / RESIDENTS OF SCI-PGH. / FROM / VANGUARD JAYCEES / PENNSYLVANIA / ASSOCIATION FOR LIFERS / JANUARY 25, 1974".

Handwritten on back, top left edge: "P119C".
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Gold metallic label with green print below top left edge "Chatham / Sports Center / PGH. PA. 15219 / 904 5th. AVE. / PHONE 281-7676".
Historical NotesPlaqure awarded to Eugene Guerra. Eugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as at guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.

Related institution Western Penitentiary

Previous owner Eugene Guerra

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