Plaque

Object number2010.49.13

Mediumplastic; metal

Credit LineGift of Ruth Byrd Smith

DescriptionCommemorative plaque. Gold metal award plate attached to white plastic backing; attached to curved grey translucent plastic backing. Engraved text on plate has commemorative dedication.Dimensions12.25 x 0.875 x 9.875 in. (31.1 x 2.2 x 25.1 cm)
InscriptionsEngraved on plate, "IN MEMORIAL / TO / JAMES WALTER CARTER / COMMISSIONER OF NORTH VERSAILLES,PA. / WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING / AND CONTINUOUS SERVICE / PRESENTED BY / BROTHERS FOR A BETTER CRESTAS / JERRY JONES, PRESIDENT JACKIE PAGE, TREASURER / GEORGE SIMPSON / VICE PRESIDENT / FRANK J. BIVINS / PAST PRESIDENT / WILLIE THOMAS / SECRETARY“.
Historical NotesPart of a collection belonging to James W, Carter a township commissioner of North Versailles, Pennsylvania, from the 1920s to the 1960s. Carter was a member of several fraternal organizations including the American Woodmen, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, and the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elk of the World Lodge 515.

Previous owner James Walter Carter

Related institution Brothers for a Better Crestas

Related person Jerry Jones

Related person Jackie Page

Related person George Simpson

Related person Frank J. Bivins

Related person Willie Thomas

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