Images(3)

Pen, Ballpoint

Object number2011.131.18 a,b

Datec. 1988

Possible OriginBaltimore, MD

MediumPlastic; Metal; Brass(?); Ink; Paper; Adhesive; Foam

Credit LineGift of Vivian Fondy

DescriptionBlack ballpoint pen with certificate of use.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-b together): 6 x 9 x 0.5 in. (15.2 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm)
Length x Diameter (a): 6.125 x 0.438 in. (15.6 x 1.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 6 x 9 x 0.25 in. (15.2 x 22.9 x 0.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Between pen nib and chrome band is silver printed facsimile signature "Robert P Casey".

Above signature is silver printed Pennsylvania Coat of Arms with text "VIRTUE LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE".

(b)
Front has printed, typed, and handwritten text in blue and black ink "The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania / ROBERT P. CASEY. Governor / This pen Commemorates the signing of / HOUSE BILL 2513 / Establishes a loan forgiveness program for graduates / teaching in urban and rural public schools / December 16, 1988 / Date / Robert P Casey [signed] / Governor".

Front has Pennsylvania Coat of Arms at top center with text "VIRTUE LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE".
Marks(b)
Blue printed union logo in front in bottom right corner has text "ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES / UNION / LABEL / COUNCIL / BALTIMORE" and a printed blue "2" to the right.
Historical NotesAlbert Fondy was a Pittsburgh Public School teacher who served over thirty-seven years in the leadership of various local and state teachers unions. Fondy was elected to serve fifteen consecutive terms as president of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, twelve terms as president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers and was elected vice president of the American Federation of Teachers in 1980. House Bill 2513 was a measure establishing a program of student loan forgiveness for education college graduates who accept teaching positions in underserved rural and urban areas of the state. Qualifying teachers who have borrowed money through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency would have their loans forgiven at a rate of up to $2,500 a year, up to a maximum of $10,000. The measure was seen as a way to attract teachers to inner city and rural school districts.

Previous owner Albert Fondy

Related institution Pittsburgh Public Schools

Related person Robert Patrick Casey Sr. (1932 - 2000)

Related institution Allied Printing

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