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Accession number |
2005.024 |
Object Identification Number |
2005.024.004 |
Object Name |
Tag, Identification |
Donor |
Hoegh, Calvin |
Description |
Tag is oblong in shape and has a hole at the top for a chain or ring. It reads horizontally. At the top is the square and compass symbol of the Masons and the letters "A. F. & A. M." Below is "ANDREW JORGENSEN/ SHERIFF/ AUDUBON, IA/ 1925." There is no maker's information anywhere on the piece. |
Dimensions |
W-0.75 L-1.625 inches |
Creation Date |
1925 |
Owned By |
Jorgensen, Andrew |
Used By |
Jorgensen, Andrew |
Material |
Metal |
Associated People |
Jorgensen, Andrew |
Search Terms |
Jorgensen, Andrew Iowa Audubon County Sheriff identification tag |
Given In Memory Of |
In Memory of Andrew Jorgensen |
Provenance |
Andrew Jorgensen was the maternal grandfather of the donor. The tag was used by Andrew while sheriff in Audubon County. Andrew Jorgensen was born June 24, 1875, and came from Denmark in 1881. He settled in Audubon County and was married on June 26, 1896. He was a farmer for a while then became sheriff after moving into town. Andrew died January 8, 1928, while in office serving his fourth term (each term being two years long). |
Images |
073\2005024004.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
04/28/2005 |
Collection |
Danish Communities / Iowa |