^Lot 111 Eleanor Roosevelt

Roosevelt’s rare yellow AFTRA union P&W benefits card, one page, both sides, 6 x 4, dated May 23, 1962. Pension and Welfare benefit card is filled out in type including her original full name, New York City address, birthdate and Social Security number. Signed at the bottom “Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.” On the reverse in type is listed her daughter, Anna R. Halsted, as the recipient of her death benefits. Stamped across the front of the card is “Deceased.” Several small office notations and the “Deceased” stamp affecting all of her first name, otherwise fine condition. A rare example of the first lady signing with her given name.