Membership Ribbon

badge

Name/Title

Membership Ribbon

Entry/Object ID

2004.72.11a-b

Description

"NEA LIFE MEMBER" badge with pin attached. (a) Octagonal gold pin with engraved image of a schoolhouse with capitol dome in background. Printed across top: "Life Member" and at bottom: "N E A" Gold content engraved on back. Pin and safety clasp attached. (b) Purple ribbon with gold lettering: "NEA LIFE MEMBER"

Context

NEA stands for National Education Association. Pin belonged to A. Fern Souther (1907-2004) who was born in Orleans, VT, grew up in Lowell, VT, was an elementary school teacher in Burlington, VT.

Acquisition

Accession

2004.72

Source or Donor

VHS Library

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Credit Line

Fern Souther Collection

Dimensions

Diameter

5/8 in

Material

Gold, Ribbon

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

National Education Association

Person or Organization

Souther, A. Fern (1907-2004)

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America