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
Topic
Associations and institutions
Education
Finance
Fraternities
Men
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e9331827-0dff-49c9-9d8e-b0353d757243

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