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Morty Arkin Memorial Plaque

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Location: Interior wall of recreation building, Morty Arkin Memorial Athletic Field
Description: Plaque
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: H: 1'4" W: 2'
Cast: ca. 1972
Dedicated: May 13, 1972
Foundry: U.S. Bronze Sign Company, NY
Donor: DPR
Inscription: MORTY ARKIN / MEMORIAL ATHLETIC FIELD / "HE GAVE OF HIMSELF TO OTHERS". / FOR DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE / PARKS, RECREATION / AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION / MAY 13, 1972

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