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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
National Association of Colored Women Award Pin
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

National Association of Colored Women Award Pin

Object numberMO 1947.60.3
Name Pin, Award
Maker (American)
Date1946
Mediummetal (14k gold, silver)
Dimensionsoverall H 1 3/4 in x W 1 1/4 in x D 1/2 in (4.4 cm x 3.2 cm x 1.3 cm )
DescriptionA pin awarded to Eleanor Roosevelt by the National Association of Colored Women (NACW) for distinguished service in race relations. The award pin consists of a gold-plated silver pinback bow from which is suspended a round, 1" gold medal.

MEDAL OBVERSE: At the center is the engraved image of a laurel leaf wreath with text in the middle that reads: LIFTING / AS • WE / CLIMB. An engraved inscription encircling the wreath reads: • N•A•C•W • 1946 • AWARD • / DISTINGUISHED SERVICE - RACE RELATIONS.

MEDAL REVERSE: An engraved inscription at the center reads: ANNA ELEANOR / ROOSEVELT / INSPIRER OF WOMEN. The maker's mark is visible at the bottom (letter "A" with a right facing arrow though it) along with "14K".
Label TextThis award pin, along with a citation, was awarded to Eleanor Roosevelt during the 1946 convention for the National Association of Colored Women (NACW).
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Eleanor Roosevelt in November 1946.
Credit LineGift of Eleanor Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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