Pin, Insignia

Object number2010.75.22 a,b

MediumMetal

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionTwo metal pins each with a caduceus and anchor symbols.Dimensionsa & b) L: .687" x .625"
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 Felician Sisters

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