Tassel
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2010.329.27
Dimensions: 13.5 in diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 34.29 cm diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 34.29 cm diameter
Source: Ronald F. and Nancy May
Credit Line: Gift of Nancy and Ronald May, parents of Renée May
Description
1987 San Diego State University graduation tassel belonging to Renée A. May. The tassel is white with a small gold "87" charm hanging from the top.
1987 San Diego State University graduation tassel belonging to Renée A. May. The tassel is white with a small gold "87" charm hanging from the top.
Historical Notes
Born in Buffalo, New York, Renée May had grown up in California and lived as an adult in Baltimore, Maryland. She and her fiancé, David, were planning their wedding and expecting their first child. Renée had worked for 15 years as an American Airlines flight attendant. In her free time, she was a docent at the Walters Art Museum. On September 11, Renée was working aboard Flight 77. She was 39 years old.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Renée May had grown up in California and lived as an adult in Baltimore, Maryland. She and her fiancé, David, were planning their wedding and expecting their first child. Renée had worked for 15 years as an American Airlines flight attendant. In her free time, she was a docent at the Walters Art Museum. On September 11, Renée was working aboard Flight 77. She was 39 years old.
