Oval oblong political pin promoting Skinner for sheriff. According to the Monroe County New York, Government website, Albert W. Skinner was elected Sheriff in 1938. He served 12 terms. Skinner created the mounted patrol, bomb squad and airport division. He was involved in the 1971 Attica Correctoanl Faciltiy uprising, when a detachment of more than 40 deputies were sent. https://www.monroecounty.gov, undated
Item — Carton: 1, Object: 53
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection consists of late 19th Century and early 20th Century pins related to Rochester New York. The material was collected by L. Warren Patterson of Spencerport, New York. The collection consists of pins and medals related to Rochester businesses, clubs, fraternal organizations, schools, special events, political campaigns, and veterans organizations. Other kinds of ephemera are also found in the collection, such as a shoehorn. Many of the pins were also manufactured in Rochester.
Dates
- Other: undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Extent
1 Files (1) ; Height 1/2 inch, Diameter 1 inch
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
Contact:
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org