Vintage Valley Forge General Hospital Memorabilia Collection (1949-1973)
This unique lot offers a glimpse into the history of Valley Forge General Hospital in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Acquired from the estate of a local family, the collection includes a range of memorabilia spanning the hospital’s operational years (1943-1973). Featured items include one “The Forge” magazine dated December 1949, fifteen issues from December 1969 to August 1973, a softcover booklet titled “Silver Anniversary 1943 * 1968” featuring 26 pages of black and white and sepia-toned photographs, a program from the 1968 “Old Timers Day” event, and a civilian service lapel pin still in its original cellophane packaging. The comprehensive collection provides a fascinating insight into the hospital’s past.
