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Pin, Membership

Object number2010.75.59

Manufacturer Jostens, Inc.

Date1971

MediumMetal, gold

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionGold circular pin. Around the edge of the pin is the gold colored text with hospital name and location on a blue background. Center of pin is an embossed image of a cross with an image of a banner on the bottom, banner includes gold colored text with name of school on a blue background.Dimensions1 x 1 in. (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
InscriptionsAround the edge of the pin is the gold colored text: "ST. FRANCIS GENERAL HOSPITAL / PITTSBURGH, PA." on a blue background.

Pin's central horizontal banner includes the gold colored text: "SCHOOL OF NURSING" on a blue background.

Back of pin includes the engraving: "S.B.M." at the top and "1971" at the bottom.
MarksBack of pin includes the engraving at bottom left: "JOSTEN 10K".
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the contributions of Catholic orders to healthcare in Western Pennsylvania. The collection was originally on display at Slippery Rock University as an exhibition titled, "Sisters in Healthcare: Sixteen Communities of Religious Sisters in Western PA, 1847-1969." With this collection, the History Center has the largest collection of Pre-Vatican II habits in the United States. Many of the long-standing healthcare facilities in the region were started by the Sisters including Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and many others.

Previous owner Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale

Related institution Saint Francis General Hospital

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