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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Associated Hospital Service Card Used by Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Associated Hospital Service Card Used by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1972.24.38
Object Type Card, Identification
Issuing Body (American)
Issuing Body (American)
Date1961
Mediumcardstock
Dimensionsoverall H 2 3/8 in x W 3 5/8 in (6 cm x 9.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn Associated Service of New York (Blue Cross) and United Medical Service Inc. (Blue Shield) identification card, certificate number 11095462, effective April 1, 1961. The card is made out to: ROOSEVELT ANNA E / HYDE PARK / N Y N Y. The ID card is stapled to another card with printed instructions.
Historical NoteThis card was among the items found inside Eleanor Roosevelt’s wallet after her death. A facsimile of the card 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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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