- Created by
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Date
- 1952-1968
- Medium
- ink and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/16 × 5 in. (7.8 × 12.7 cm)
- Description
- An index card of dues paid by Martin Luther King Jr.'s to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The card is yellow with black typed text and handwritten inscriptions. Printed at top center underneath Dr. King’s name is [RECORD OF GRAND TAXES PAID]. The card features the dates of dues payments, starting in 1952 and ending in 1963. This information is recorded on the left side of the card. Handwritten in pencil at the center of the card is [Omega / April 4, 1968 / 7 p.m.] Typed at center is [DECEASED APRIL 4, 1968]. Handwritten in red marker at the bottom right of the card is [OMEGA]. Additional information on the card includes what chapter Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. belonged to, an address, and dates of milestones Dr. King reached with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
- Place depicted
- Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Manuscripts
- Type
- membership cards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Object number
- 2015.112.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




