Baseball Cap
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.897.4
Dimensions: 11.5 in X 7.5 in X 5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 29.21 cm X 19.05 cm X 12.7 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 29.21 cm X 19.05 cm X 12.7 cm
Source: Joanne Kelly
Credit Line: Gift of James Joseph Kelly family
Description
Delta Kappa Tau fraternity baseball cap created in memory of James Joseph Kelly. The cap is maroon with the fraternity's Greek letters embroidered on the front and "Kells '83" embroidered on the back. The tag attached to the cap includes printed text: "All proceeds from the sale of this hat will go to the Kells' Girls College Fund, established to benefit his daughters."
Delta Kappa Tau fraternity baseball cap created in memory of James Joseph Kelly. The cap is maroon with the fraternity's Greek letters embroidered on the front and "Kells '83" embroidered on the back. The tag attached to the cap includes printed text: "All proceeds from the sale of this hat will go to the Kells' Girls College Fund, established to benefit his daughters."
Historical Notes
Brooklyn-born James Kelly lived in Oceanside, Long Island. He liked to give nicknames: his wife, Joanne, was Joey, their two older daughters were Book One and Book Two, and their twins were the Twinkies. A New York Mets fan, he made waffles and milk shakes for his family after victories. On September 11, James, a broker at Cantor Fitzgerald, was at work on the North Tower’s 105th floor. He was 39 years old.
Brooklyn-born James Kelly lived in Oceanside, Long Island. He liked to give nicknames: his wife, Joanne, was Joey, their two older daughters were Book One and Book Two, and their twins were the Twinkies. A New York Mets fan, he made waffles and milk shakes for his family after victories. On September 11, James, a broker at Cantor Fitzgerald, was at work on the North Tower’s 105th floor. He was 39 years old.
