Title

High School Diploma - Melvin P. Pink, Shakopee, 1937

Creation Date

1937

Description

Shakopee High School diploma awarded to Melvin P. Pink of the Class of 1937. The piece is booklet-style and the diploma is housed inside a red suede jacket. Stamped on the facing exterior of the jacket is a decorative oval with gold lettering that reads "Shakopee High School/Melvin P. Pink/Class of 1937". The diploma itself it cream colored woven paper printed in black. It notes that Pink had completed the course of study prescribed by the State Board of Education and was thereby being awarded the diploma. Printed on the backside of the diploma and forming basically the first page of the booklet is the class year, flower, colors, and motto. Also printed on the backside is a list of the students who graduated with Pink. A thin piece of cream colored tissue paper lays over the diploma and both are held in place by a red satin ribbon. No maker's marks.

Geographic Notes

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