Dublin Core
Title
AHEPA collars and "jewels"
Subject
Greek Fraternal Organizations
Description
These collars are worn during AHEPA chapter meetings and formal events: conventions, initiations, etc.
The "jewels" hanging from each collar indicate the office of the chapter: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Steward, Marshall, Chaplain, etc. Other officers may be appointed: athletic director, communications director; etc.
Chapter collars were gold metal on blue and District collars were gold metal on red velvet.
The "jewels" hanging from each collar indicate the office of the chapter: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Steward, Marshall, Chaplain, etc. Other officers may be appointed: athletic director, communications director; etc.
Chapter collars were gold metal on blue and District collars were gold metal on red velvet.
Creator
Various suppliers Photos by John Nicon and Dimitris Panagos
Source
Donated November, 2020
Publisher
Th Greeks in Washington Museum
Date
1935, 2019 and 2020
Contributor
Mike Papadimitriou
Rights
N/A
Relation
Greek Fraternal Organizations
Format
Red and blue velvet collars with gold metal and "jewels" attached. Collars are approximately 30" in circumference
Language
English
Type
Artifact
Identifier
2020-12-012
AHEPA
Category 10, On display in blue suitcase with white trim
AHEPA
Category 10, On display in blue suitcase with white trim
Coverage
Seattle, Washington and New Jersey
20th and 21st centuries
20th and 21st centuries