Description: Quite Unusual.... This "Certificate of Literacy" looks to be primarily documentation as well as I.D.so that a recent immigrant, Frederick C. Meyers is eligible to vote in the State of New York.He likely had taken a course in English, Civics and U.S. History.See the main body of the text. also at bottom, "Keep this Certificate of Literacy; show it to the election inspectors." "...having met the requirements presicribed in Section 166 of the Election Law...." signed by the Examiner/Director of Immigrant Education Jennie W. Hesscom.printed signature of D. J. Kelly, Superintendent of Schools. HISTORICAL IMMIGRATION ITEM. (one horizontal, one vertical fold. some soiling on reverse as pictured.small corner crease lower left.couple small mends reverse at top with archival tape.however firm paper......likely carried it on his person folded)
Price: 29 USD
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-29T21:39:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Frederick C. Myers: Immigration, Teaching, Education
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1939
