Created by
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
Subject of
Marshall, Thurgood, American, 1908 - 1993
Date
1929-1964
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/16 × 5 in. (7.8 × 12.7 cm)
Description
An index card of dues paid by Thurgood Marshall's to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The card is yellow with black typed text and handwritten inscriptions. Typed at the top is [Marshall, Thurgood / (Judge)]. Printed at top center underneath Thurgood Marshall's name is [RECORD OF GRAND TAXES PAID]. The card features the dates of dues payments, starting in 1929 and ending in 1964. This information is recorded on the left side of the card in two columns. The last two dates are handwritten in red and blue ink. Additional information on the card includes what chapter Thurgood Marshall belonged to, an address, and when he was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
Place depicted
New York City, New York, 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
2015.112.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5caeccaee-dcc7-46e1-8cdb-aa84274600ed

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