Name/Title
Commemorative keychain fob, 1st Psychology Conference of the Havana Psychiatric HospitalEntry/Object ID
2025.1.57Description
A small rectangular metal keychain pendant on a short curb-link chain. The face is enameled yellow with a central dark-blue Greek letter psi (Ψ), the conventional symbol of psychology, rendered as a stylized trident-like form. Below the symbol, raised lettering reads "1ra. JORNADA DE PSICOLOGÍA DEL HOSPITAL PSIQUIÁTRICO DE LA HABANA" ("1st Psychology Conference of the Havana Psychiatric Hospital"). The plaque is set in a metal frame with an integral loop at the top connecting to the chain. The enamel/paint is extensively chipped and worn, exposing the metal beneath.Use
It is a commemorative souvenir/keepsake fob, probably belonging to Leopoldo Arús Gálvez, who worked at the Havana Psychiatric Hospital.Collection
The Cabrera Arús family collection, Leopoldo Arús Gálvez collectionMade/Created
Date made
1974Time Period
1970sInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Front (Spanish): "1ra. JORNADA DE PSICOLOGÍA DEL HOSPITAL PSIQUIÁTRICO DE LA HABANA." Translation: "1st Psychology Conference of the Havana Psychiatric Hospital." Central emblem: the Greek letter psi (Ψ). No date or maker's mark is visible; the reverse was not photographed.
Languages: Spanish.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Leopoldo Arús GálvezPerson or Organization
MazorraRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaRelated Events
Event
1ra. JORNADA DE PSICOLOGÍA DEL HOSPITAL PSIQUIÁTRICO DE LA HABANAResearch Notes
Notes
Objects like this were typically produced as inexpensive souvenirs or delegate keepsakes for a professional meeting, which fits both its form (a keychain rather than a struck award medal) and its modest materials.Created By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
September 27, 2025Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
June 18, 2026