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Badge, Identification

Object number2017.68.10

MediumPlastic; Metal; Fabric

Credit LineGift of Jennifer Busia

DescriptionCasino identification card connected to a blue fabric strap with plastic connectors.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (card only): 3.375 × 2.125 × 0.063 in. (8.6 × 5.4 × 0.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (card with strap): 48 × 2.125 × 0.5 in. (121.9 × 5.4 × 1.3 cm)
InscriptionsFront of card has gold text at bottom "Sophie Masloff / 4320050825".
MarksFront of card has white text at top "RIVERS / EDGE / PLAYERS CLUB" and on reverse is black text including "Rivers Casino patrons must be... / This card is the property of Rivers Casino..." and "RIVERS / EDGE / PLAYERS CLUB / www.theriverscasino.com".

Blue clip on at end of strap has white text "Rivers / CASINO".

Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the life and career of Sophie Masloff. Donor Jennifer Busia noted that Sophie could often be found at the casino after her retirement. Sophie Friedman (1917-2014) was born in the Hill District and attended Fifth Avenue High School. She became a clerk at the County Court in 1938 and worked there until 1976, the year she was elected to the City Council. She became Mayor in 1988 when she was president of the City Council and Richard Caliguiri died in office, making her next in line. She won the election in 1989 making her the first woman and Jew to hold the office. She declined to run again and retired in 1994. In 2000 and 2004 she served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

Previous owner Sophie Masloff (1917 - 2014)

Related institution Rivers Casino

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