Holder
Object number2017.68.31
Date1976-1988
MediumPlastic
Credit LineGift of Jennifer Busia
DescriptionRectangular clear plastic lanyard holder. Plastic sleeve with punched hole at top center; plastic is still inside the hole. Small pocket on front at bottom. Blue printed text on front at top center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 9.25 × 4.5 × 0.063 in. (23.5 × 11.4 × 0.2 cm)InscriptionsBlue printed text on front at top center "LOTTERY TICKET HOLDER / RE-ELECT / SOPHIE MASLOFF / PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCIL / ENDORSED DEMOCRAT".
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the life and career of Sophie Masloff. 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.
Related person
Sophie Masloff
(1917 - 2014)
Related institution
Pittsburgh City Council
Related institution
Democratic Party
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Not on view
1976-1988
American Safety Table Company
2000-2004
