Sign

Name/Title

Sign

Entry/Object ID

1992.79.2

Description

Wooden sign that reads: "SELECTIVE / SERVICE / LOCAL BOARD" Black lettering on white background with white border or edge.

Context

This sign hung at the offices of the Montpelier Selective Service Board during the Vietnam War. The Selective Service System is the government agency responsible for implementing the military draft.

Acquisition

Accession

1992.79

Source or Donor

Pinkham, David C.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sign

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Visual Communication Devices

Nomenclature Class

Visual Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

19-5/8 in

Width

25-3/4 in

Depth

5/16 in

Material

Wood

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Vietnam War