Broomfield Chapter AARP Certificate

Name/Title

Broomfield Chapter AARP Certificate

Entry/Object ID

x.1267

Scope and Content

This is a framed certificate for the Broomfield Chapter #1709 of the American Association of Retired Persons. Near the bottom left corner of the certificate is a gold seal with a red ribbon. The seal has text embossed around the outside that reads, "CORPORATE SEAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA/ JULY 1, 1953" and the image of an eagle in the center with the text, "THE AMERICAN/ ASSOCIATION/ OF/ RETIRED PERSONS" above it. The text on the certificate reads, "American Association/ of Retired Persons/ Be it known that the/ Broomfield/ chapter has been granted full, local chapter status/ and is entitled to all of the honors,/ rights and privileges pertaining thereto./ Douglas Woodruff/ PRESIDENT/ April 5, 1974/ DATE INCORPORATED/ 1709/ CHAPTER NUMBER". The frame is wood and painted black, with a thin gold stripe against the glass. The frame is backed with cardboard with bent nails keeping the cardboard and certificate in place. The frame measures 13.25" (h) x 17.25" (w) x 1" (d).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Certificate

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1974 - 1974

Archive Notes

Date(s): 1974/04/05