Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Driver's License Renewal Application Used by Eleanor Roosevelt
Artifact IDMO 1972.24.42
Object Type
Application, License
Issuing Body
State of New York Bureau of Motor Vehicles
(American, 1924 - 1960)
Date1958
Mediumpaper
Dimensionsoverall H 4 in x W 10 in (10.2 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA two-part (still connected) New York State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Operator's Renewal Application for licenses expiring September 30, 1958. The application form (the left half), for the renewal of license number 12571, is made out to: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt / Hyde Park / Dutchess NY. The application information includes Mrs. Roosevelt's date of birth (10-11-1884), sex (Female), weight (170 lbs.), height (5 Ft. 10 In.) eye color (Blue), and hair color (Gray). There is also a section to record health issues in which is it noted Mrs. Roosevelt has: slightly defective hearing no change. The form is not dated or validated, but is signed in ink on the reverse: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.
The right half of the form is the Operator's License, good until September 30, 1961. It is signed on the front: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.
Historical NoteThis application was among the items found inside Eleanor Roosevelt’s wallet after her death. A facsimile of the application 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
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