Pennant, Promotional
Object number2012.32.1
Date1970-1979
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumpaper
Credit LineGift of Dale Yessler
DescriptionBlue and gold triangular paper pennant.Dimensions4 x 7.875 in. (10.2 x 20 cm)InscriptionsPrinted in blue and white: "STAISEY [image of a star] / FOERSTER"; repeated on reverse side.
MarksOne side has blue text in top right corner "CITIZEN'S / COMMITTEE / 811 LIBERTY AVE. / PGH. 15222 / PHONE 391-7855 / [union logo] 31 / Put this on Your / Car Aerial".
Historical NotesStaisey-Foerster car aerial pennant. Tom Foerster and Leonard Staisey were local politicians (Democrats) who were frequent legislative partners. In the 1970s, they were the Allegheny County Commissioners (Staisey’s years as CC 1968-1976, Foerster was CC into the 1980s) and created a legacy of development including the airport, social service networks, rapid transit systems, county parks, and the Community College of Allegheny County. Foerster was a crucial supporter of the development of the Senator John Heinz History Center from the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania.
Related person
Leonard C. Staisey
(1920 - 1990)
Related person
Thomas J. Foerster
(1927 - 2000)
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AVM Corporation
1966
2000
c. 1979
1950-1959