Sierra Club RCS Pins and Ron Hahn Hat

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

A felt climbing hat with the first two Sierra Club Pins ever issued. The Sierra Club pins were designed by Torcum Bedayn, Raffi Bedayn's brother.

A felt climbing hat with the first two Sierra Club Pins ever issued. The Sierra Club pins were designed by Torcum Bedayn, Raffi Bedayn's brother.

Name/Title

Sierra Club RCS Pins and Ron Hahn Hat

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.172

Description

Two original Sierra Club Rock Climbing Section Pins and a Ron Hahn Hat.

Context

These two original Sierra Club Rock Climbing Pins were designed by Torcum Bedayn. These were the first two Sierra Club Pins ever issued. The hat was donated by Ronald Hahn, who climbed with Allen Steck in Yosemite in the 1940s.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Apparel, Hats, climbing accessories

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Made/Created

Artist

Torcum Bedayn

Location

Location

Wall

Wall 01

Date

March 24, 2026

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Caption in the museum is: "A felt climbing hat with the first two Sierra Club Pins ever issued. The Sierra Club pins were designed by Torcum Bedayn, Raffi Bedayn's brother."

Create Date

March 24, 2026

Update Date

August 10, 2026