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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.
Air Travel 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.

Air Travel Card Used by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1972.24.27
Object Type Card, Credit
Issuing Body (American, 1931 - 1978)
Mediumplastic, cardstock, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 2 3/8 in x W 3 1/2 in (6 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn Air Travel Card (International), card number A 21677. It is signed in ink at the bottom of the obverse side: Eleanor Roosevelt. Inserted into the reverse of the card is a metal charge plate: A 3898 W 21677 / ELEANOR ROOSEVELT / UNITED FEATURE / SYNDICATE INC. The card is permanently inserted into a protective plastic sleeve.
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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