Skip to main content
Collections Menu
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Driver's License Issued to Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Copyright not held by FDR Library

Driver's License Issued to Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1972.24.43a-b
Object Type License
Issuing Body (American, 1924 - 1960)
Date1958
Mediumpaper
Dimensionspart a (license) H 4 in x W 4 in (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm )
 part b (renewal stub) H 4 in x W 4 in (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA State of New York Operator's License (a) and Operator's Renewal License Stub (b) Both the license and stub are issued to: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt / Hyde Park NY. Both parts also include information on Mrs. Roosevelt including date of birth (10-11-1884), sex (Female), weight (170 lbs.), height (5 Ft. 10 In.) eye color (Blue), and hair color (Gray).

(a) Eleanor Roosevelt's completed New York State Operator's License, validated August 1958 and expiring September 30, 1961. Signed at the bottom in ink: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.

(b) Eleanor Roosevelt's Operator's Renewal License Stub, not dated or validated. Signed at the bottom in ink: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.

Historical NoteThis license was among the items found inside Eleanor Roosevelt’s wallet after her death. A facsimile of the license is displayed alongside other items found in the wallet in the Museum’s FIRST LADY OF THE WORLD gallery.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
On view
Related Links