Printed by
Black Student Union at the University of Maryland, American, founded 1968
Owned by
Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
Subject of
University of Maryland, American, founded 1856
Date
May 4, 1979
Medium
ink on paper, wood
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8 11/16 × 10 5/8 × 9/16 in. (22 × 27 × 1.5 cm)
Description
Certificate of appreciation from the Black Student Union of the University of Maryland, College Park owned by Jim Vance. The certificate is printed in black text on yellowed paper. Portions of the certificate are handwritten in black ink. The certificate is in a black wood frame. The certificate reads “The BLACK STUDENT UNION / of the University of Maryland, College Park / wishes to express its deep gratitude to Gim [sic] Vance / May 4th, 1974 / for the dedicated service to the welfare and betterment of Black people here and throughout our greater community / for living and practicing the principles of nation-building / we thank you.”
Place used
College Park, Prince George County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
certificates
Topic
Education
Journalism
Local and regional
Social reform
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
Object number
2018.107.17
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5538cbf10-c8fe-452b-a4ee-3064439526bb

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