Dedication of the Roselia Foundling and Maternity Hospital in Pittsburgh, 1956

The Roselia Foundling and Maternity Hospital, a memorial to Philip Murray, was funded by telethons and the Philip Murray Foundation, raising a million dollars. The dedication ceremony featured Reverend John F. Dearden and notable show business figures. George W. Eby presented the deed to Mother M. Claudia, and Mayor David Lawrence officially dedicated the new four-story hospital, which includes nurseries and special facilities for mothers and infants. Pittsburgh celebrates this new addition to its community.

What was the primary purpose of the telethons and contributions from the Philip Murray Foundation?

• To support local artists

• To build the Roselia Foundling and Maternity Hospital

• To fund a new theater

• To organize a music festival

Who attended the dedication ceremonies of the hospital?

• Local school children

• The Most Reverend John F. Dearden and distinguished guests

• Sports celebrities

• International diplomats

What role did Variety Club play in the hospital project?

• They designed the hospital building

• They managed the hospital staff

• They provided medical equipment

• They organized telethons to raise funds

Who presented the deed of the hospital to Mother M. Claudia?

• John F. Dearden

• Philip Murray

• George W. Eby

• Mayor David Lawrence

What special facilities does the new hospital include?

• A concert hall

• Nurseries and hospital rooms for mothers and infants

• A library and research center

• A sports complex