Commemorative
Object number2017.73.6
Made by
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
Date1953
MediumSteel
Credit LineGift of Sherry Murray
DescriptionHexagon of solid shiny steel. Text engraved on both faces have event and company information.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.875 × 2.125 × 0.5 in. (4.8 × 5.4 × 1.3 cm)InscriptionsText engraved on one face "SHAREHOLDERS / TOUR / J&L / APRIL 28, / 1953 / PITTSBURGH WORKS" and on other face "100 YEARS OF PROGRESS / J&L / 1853-1953".
Historical NotesThis shareholders tour medallion belonged to Roy Murray, Sr., who was Sherry Murray's father in law. He was with the Steelworkers Organizing Committee and Local 1843 of the Steelworkers, who negotiated the first contract between the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) and J&L. Sherry Murray was Director of Industrial Relations for J&L Steel (Jones & Laughlin Steel Company) Pittsburgh Works from 1984-1989.
Related institution
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
Previous owner
Roy Murray Sr.
Related person
Sherry Murray
Related institution
United Steelworkers of America
Related institution
United Steelworkers of America Local 1843
Terms
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Hamilton and Jones
Hamilton and Jones
