Pin, Membership
Object number2010.75.21
Date1972
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGold
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionCircular gold pin. Front has image in center of a cross with text around the perimeter. Olive leaf decoration around edge. Reverse has owner's name at center, maker information at bottom center, and pin across center.Dimensions0.875 in. (2.2 cm)InscriptionsFront has text "ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING" around perimeter.
Reverse has engrave text at center "SR. J / RODGERS / 1972".
MarksText on reverse at bottom center "STANDARD / PITTSBURGH / 10 KARAT".
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.
Previous owner
Sister J. Rodgers
Related institution
Saint Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing
Related institution
Saint Joseph's Hospital
Terms
On View
Not on view
1958
1960-1992
1939
1938
Robbins Company
1943