Notre Dame High School Class ring of Marie Gonsalves, 1950

Name/Title

Notre Dame High School Class ring of Marie Gonsalves, 1950

Entry/Object ID

2021.29.1

Description

Acc. No. 21.29.1 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda; Schools; Notre Dame High Date or Period: 1950 Object: Ring, Class Description: A gold or gold-plated ring, with a blue stone, possibly lapis lazuli, and gold shield with stars, and art-deco style decoration on the side. Engraved on the inside of the ring are the letters MEG. Size: Diameter: c. 3/4", size stone, c. 1/2" History of Object: 1950 Notre Dame High School Class Ring of Marie Gonsalves (1931-2015), sister of Harold Gonsalves who posthumously received a purple heart and congressional medal of honor and other citations and medals. Marie's confirmation name was 'Eileen'. Acquired from: Stephanie Choury (daughter) Donated: c. 2016 Catalog Date: 3/12/2021