Pin, Commemorative

Name/Title

Pin, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

28.10.163

Description

St. Paul School Police. Material: metal. Size: 1/2" x 3/4" Description: silver metal pin - badge shaped pin - print on front: "I have served St. Paul School Police" - clasp on back.

Context

Bruce and Jean Ann (Priebe) Lundholm Estate. This family ran the mink ranch in Waseca, MN. Organization: St. Paul School Police. The St. Paul School Police or St. Paul School Patrol Program was founded in 1920 in response to a high number of accidents involving children walking to and from school. The first School Police Crossing was made in February of 1921 at Kellogg Blvd and Summit Ave. This is believed to have been the first school safety patrol crossing in the world. Over 250,000 students have served as St. Paul school police.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Pin, Commemorative

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

May 13, 2010

Update Date

November 21, 2024