Button, Promotional
Object number2018.62.4
MediumMetal; Paper; Plastic; Ink
Credit LineGift of Estate of Frank Gottlieb
DescriptionCircular promotional pinback button. Front has white paper insert covered with clear plastic layer. Paper insert has white background with navy blue-outlined state of Pennsylvania shape with navy blue shadow; inside state shape is printed navy blue message and two radiating yellow lines. Reverse is silver metal with pinback across top center.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.75 x 0.313 in. (4.4 x 0.8 cm)InscriptionsFront has printed navy blue text at center "SUPPORT / TRANSIT".
Historical NotesFrank Gottlieb was a journalist who worked for many Western Pennsylvania media outlets, particularly radio. Gottlieb was born in Midland, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Duquesne University in 1968 with a degree in print journalism. Frank Gottlieb joined the newsroom of KQV in 1985 and served as its news director from 1993 until his retirement. After returning from Vietnam, Gottlieb worked in various capacities for radio and television stations in Western Pennsylvania and Central Ohio, including WAMO-FM, WTAE-TV, KDKA-TV, and Pittsburgh CBS Local as well as WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio. He worked on the “Brother Love” program on WAMO and was an early employee at the interactive news station QUBE in Columbus, Ohio.
Previous owner
Frank Gottlieb
(1945 - 2017)
Related institution
KQV
On View
Not on view
1967
Harry Ash
