Small orange pin featuring a musical harp in the center. "5-Arbeiter - Saengerfest, Rochester, July, 06, 20 - 23," is printed on the pin. According to "definitions.net," Saengerfests were (and are) celebratory events celebrating German American culture. "Arbeiter," is the German word for "worker." Possibly this pin signified a German worker's union song fest. , undated
Item — Carton: 1, Object: 115
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 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