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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Badge and Ribbon
Object Number
2024-03-4
Description
Badge and ribbon from the 1955 Red Cross National Convention. Rectangular plastic enclosure with paper insert; printed lettering, "THE AMERICAN NATIONAL/RED CROSS/30th NATIONAL CONVENTION/ATLANTIC CITY, N.J./JUNE 13-15, 1955"; typewritten lettering, "MARGERY BOYD/LITCHFIELD CONN." Pin and clasp attached to reverse. Stapled to badge is a white ribbon with pointed bottom. Printed lettering, in gold, "CHAPTER/CHAIRMAN/VOTING."
Provenance
From the estate of Margery Boyd (1906-1992), a longtime volunteer with the Litchfield Chapter, American Red Cross. Born in New York, Boyd moved to Litchfield with her family. She began with the Red Cross as a canvasser in 1927; founded the Chapter's Motor Service in 1942; and served as chapter chair on three occasions. She received the Connecticut Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Award and the Clara Barton Medal.
Category
Date Made
1955
Dimensions
Overall length 5.5", width 3"
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