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Menorah from B'nai B'rith Women

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Metal menorah, 7 x 11/34 inches, depicting six people raising their arms that act as the candle holders. The figurines represent the Maccabees who founded the Hasmonean dynasty, which ruled from 164 BCE to 63 BCE. The plate on the base reads: 'The Light of Freedom Shall Shine Forth, With Appreciation To The Honorable Pete Wilson, Mayor, San Diego, B'nai B'rith Women-San Diego County Association April 1975'. Donated 4/23/75; occasion information was not provided to the City Clerk's office.

Originating Mayor: Pete Wilson

Date Received: 4/23/1975