John R. Turner Playing Bagpipes on Ballroom Stage at 50th Anniversary Dinner
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.31
Description
Color photograph. Rectangular. Shot portrait orientation. Dr. John R. Turner is pictured playing the bagpipes on the ballroom stage at the Jefferson Hotel. He is wearing a Scottish kilt, a brown belt with a large gold clasp, and a brown pouch. On the reverse, "5443" is written in blue ink in the top right corner. There is also a small label attached.
Made/Created
Notes
Original
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Location
Reverse, center
Transcription
Dr. John R. Turner on ballroom stage with bagpipes
Language
English
Material/Technique
Label
Provenance
Notes
The PHMF Golden Anniversary Celebration was held on Thursday, October 27, 1994 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Foundation's establishment. The PHMF was incorporated on October 27, 1944. The event was held at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.
Turner also played the fiddle for guests during the dinner that evening.
Staff found this photograph in the existing files of Red Hill's collection and accessioned it on May 30, 2024, due to its importance to PHMF's institutional history.
