Ribbon, Promotional
Object number2013.19.4
Manufacturer
Volk Corporation
Date1989
MediumSatin/Metal/Cotton
Credit LineGift of Julius Jones
DescriptionYellow satin ribbon. Black printed text on front includes event and organizational information. Yellow cotton string through metal grommet in top center edge. Reverse side has a card with black print for filling out personal information.Dimensions7.875 x 2 in. (20 x 5.1 cm)InscriptionsBlack printed text on front "YMCA OF / PITTSBURGH / DAY CAMP / GAMES / 1989 / AT / THREE RIVER / STADIUM" followed by YMCA "Y" symbol.
Reverse side has a card with black print for filling out personal information.
MarksMaker's information on bottom edge "VOLK CORPORATION / (313) 477-6700".
Historical NotesYMCA ribbon. Julius Jones became the first African-American chief executive officer of the Pittsburgh YMCA in 1979, a position he held for 23 years. As CEO, Jones oversaw 17 YMCA locations throughout Allegheny County which serve over 50,000 people, and campaigned to raise capital to enhance the organization's presence and impact in the community.
Related institution
Young Men's Christian Association
Related institution
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Subjects
On View
Not on view
c. 1900
