Bookmark
Object number2013.19.6
Date1988
MediumLeather
Credit LineGift of Julius Jones
DescriptionBrown leather bookmark with gold metallic printed text with event and organizational information. On left side is a logo with text printed below. Right side is cut into fringe.Dimensions9 x 1.5 in. (22.9 x 3.8 cm)InscriptionsGold metallic print: "Tenth Annual Heritage Club Dinner / Young Men's Christian Association of Pittsburgh / Duquesne Club, May 11, 1988".
On left side is a logo with a cross at top, open book, "P" above an upside down triangle superimposed with an "X"; printed below, "YMCA" "Pittsburgh" "Club".
Historical NotesYMCA bookmark. Julius Jones became the first African-American chief executive officer of the Pittsburgh YMCA in 1979, a position he held for 23 years. As CEO, Jones oversaw 17 YMCA locations throughout Allegheny County which serve over 50,000 people, and campaigned to raise capital to enhance the organization's presence and impact in the community.
Related institution
Young Men's Christian Association
Related institution
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
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