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Label, Identification

Object number2019.89.14

Manufacturer Marathon Printing, Inc.

OriginPortland, OR

MediumSpun polyester(?); Ink

Credit LineGift of Virginia Caliguiri

DescriptionRectangular spun polyester(?) race bib. One hole in each corner. Front has race, runner, sponsor, and race results information. Reverse has list of safety tips, map and elevation of course, and place to fill in emergency contact information.DimensionsHeight x Width: 7.563 × 7.813 in. (19.2 × 19.8 cm)
InscriptionsFront has printed teal sponsor logos acorss top including Allegheny General Hospital, Integra Bank, and the City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation.

Front has black printed number across center "8687".

Front has blue and teal printed text at bottom center "RICHARD S. CALIGUIRI / CITY OF PITTSBURGH / GREAT / RACE".

Front has blue printed text in bottom left corner "Personalized / Race Results / after 4 pm Race Day / 1-900-740-3939 / $2.00 per minute".

Reverse has black printed text including "SAFETY TIPS FOR RUNNING THE GREAT RACE..." and "*Please complete the following emergency medical sections below:".

Reverse has map with major landmarks and roads notated and an elevation map with the elevation for the race.
MarksFront has blue printed text along bottom edge including "MARATHON PRINTING, INC ... PORTLAND, OR..."
Historical NotesRichard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race running bib used by Virginia Caliguiri. Virginia "Ginny" Caliguiri was born and raised in an Italian American family the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. She lived among a small enclave of Calabrese families living on and around Imperial Street. Her older brother, Richard, was the 55th mayor of Pittsburgh from 1977 until his death from Amyloidosis in 1988. Ginny was very active in her brother’s campaign activities along with her mother, aunts, and other family members. She also participated annually in the Great Race, one of her brother’s city-wide initiatives, and other races like the Pittsburgh Marathon and the Amyloidosis race. Ginny worked in patient advocacy and emergency medical services. She was awarded the Director’s Award of Excellence from the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Emergency Medical Services by Glenn Cannon in 2009. She served on the Board of Directors for Allegheny County’s Emergency Medical Service Institute from 1984-1995 and won an Outstanding Service Award from the Allegheny County EMS in 1990.

Previous owner Virginia Caliguiri

Related person Richard S. Caliguiri (1931 - 1988)

Related institution City of Pittsburgh

Related institution Allegheny General Hospital

Related institution IntegraBank

Related institution Carnegie Mellon University

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

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