IDENTITY BOOK No. 433837 Issued to (Name) TERRELL. Mary C. of (Address) 27 St. Georges Square South Belgravia (for any change of address see page 10) (Serial or Reference Number) B.L. 5700 Issued at [left blank] (Date) [left blank] 191 [left blank] [*For Police use. Not to be filled in by applicant.*] For penalty for misuse see back. Anyone finding this Book and unable to restore it to the person whose name and address are entered above must deliver it to an Officer of Police without delay. This Book should contain Twenty-eight pages. Signature of Holder } Mary Church Terrell Left Thumb Print (if unable to sign name in English Characters) PERSONAL DESCRIPTION (to be filled in by Police, not by holder). Height 5 ft 8 ins. Build medium Hair, Beard, etc. dark brown Distinctive Mark - 3 1. Surname (in capitals) TERRELL 2. Christian names Mary. Church 3. (a) Date of birth Sept. 23 1867 (b) Sex. . . . . . 4. (a) Nationality American (b) Birthplace Memphis, Tenn 5. Postal Address in this country (in full):— (a) Of present residence 27 St. George's Square (b) of business* None 6. (a) Trade, profession or employment* None (b) Name of employer* None 7. Whether Houseowner, Tenant, Lodger or Employee at Address 5(a) Lodger * If none say 'none.' (23094.) 4 8. Particulars of family:— Name of [Wife or] Husband Robert H. Terrell Names of Children under 18. Country in which born. Sex. Year of Birth. None. 9. (a) Date of arrival in Police District where now residing June 5th 1919 (b) Last previous place of residence Paris 10. Particulars of Service in any Army, Navy, or Police Force. (If there has been no such service, say 'None') None In the.............. *Army, Navy, or Police...... (Regiment, Corps, etc.) from........to....... Attained the rank of.......... 11. Other Government Service*........................... *Say of what nation. 5 √ 12. Nationality at birth American If present nationality not acquired at birth state how acquired By*..........................on...................(date) at....................................................(place) 13. (a) Name of father R. R. Church (b) Father's { birthplace America { nationality at birth American If he acquired another nationality give particulars, viz.:— Nationality.......................... Acquired by*........................on.................(date) at...........................(place) 14. (a) Maiden name of mother Louisa Ayres (b) Mother's { birthplace America { nationality at birth American If she acquired another nationality give particulars, viz.:— Nationality.......................... Acquired by*........................on.................(date) at...........................(place) *e.g. by naturalization or, in the case of a woman, marriage. [*Stamp: ALIENS DEPARTMENT 16 JUNE 1919*] 6 [*√*] 15. (a) Maiden name of wife (b) Wife's or Husband's birthplace America Wife or Husband's nationality at birth American If she (he) acquired another nationality give particulars, viz:— Nationality....... Acquired by*.........On........ (date) at ..........(place) 16. Nationality of passport American Number 73446 issued at Washington DC on April 9 (date) by Robert Lansing Sec'y of State 17. State whether or not out of the United Kingdom at any time since 4th August, 1914. (Say 'Yes' or 'No') Yes If 'Yes,' state when last entered the United Kingdom, viz. : — on June 5th 1919 (date) at† Southhampton from‡ Paris, Le Havre *e.g. by naturalization, or, in the case of a woman, marriage. †Port of arrival ‡Port of departure 7 [*√*] 18. State whether previously possessed an Identity Book. (Say 'Yes' or 'No') No 19. State whether holder has or has had any male relatives* in arms for or against this country or her Allies during the present war. (Say 'Yes' or 'No') No If Yes give particulars, viz:— Names. Relationship. For or Against. 20. State whether convicted of any offences against the Defence of the Realm Regulations, the Aliens Restriction Order, or the laws relating to trading with the enemy. (Say 'Yes' or 'No') No If 'Yes,' either state particulars (place, date, offence), or give the Police or Military Offices in which particulars are available *Father, Husband, Sons, or Brothers only (including father-in-law, sons-in-law or brothers-in-law) 8 21. I declare the foregoing particulars, numbered 1 to 20, to be true. Mary Church Terrell (Signature of holder). (To be signed in the presence of two British householders. see below.) 22. WE,* being Natural-born British Subjects and Householders, certify that the declaration above was signed by Mary Church Terrell in our presence and that to the best of our knowledge and belief the foregoing particulars are true. 1. Signature............................. Permanent Address................ Profession or Occupation....... Date......................................... 2. Signature............................. Permanent Address................ Profession or Occupation....... Date......................................... [*A. Reading P.S.*] *The signatures of two persons are required. If not both present together the holder must sign at 21 on each occasion. 9 23. I certify that this Identity Book was produced to me duly filled up and attested that the description and photograph (or thumb print) which appears therein are those of Mary Church Terrell that [his] (her) present address is correctly given, and that [he] (she) signed below in my presence. Signature A. Reading Rank Sergeant. Police Station Police Force Date [*Stamp: ALIENS DEPARTMENT POLICE STATION, [?XORTH] PLACE 16 JUN 1919*] Signature of holder Mary Church Terrell 10 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS [*To America via Falmouth on 22.6.19 Falmouth 22-6-19 [??jois ? Noordian]*] ALIENS DEPARTMENT POLICE STATION, TXWORTH PLACE [[?]] 17 JUN 1919 ALIENS OFFICER FALMOUTH 23 JUN 1919 11 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS. 12 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 13 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 14 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 15 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 16 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 17 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 18 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 19 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 20 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 21 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 22 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 23 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 24 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 25 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS 26 ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS ENDORSEMENTS AND REMARKS NOTICE TO THE HOLDER OF THIS BOOK. 1. If you intend changing your residence temporarily or otherwise, you should, before moving, inform the Police of the District you are leaving, and on arrival at the new residence, inform the Police of that District also, as soon as possible. 2. Should you change your occupation, place of business, or status as regards marriage, you should inform the Police of your District within 48 hours. 3. You must produce this Identity Book when so required by any office or by any soldier or sailor engaged on sentry patrol or other similar duty or by any aliens office or police constable. Failure to observe these regulations renders the offender liable to be detained in custody and to fine or imprisonment. PENALTY. Any person who uses an Identity book relating to any person other than himself (or herself), or, in filling in or attesting the particulars in an Identity book, or for the purpose of obtaining an Identity book, makes any false statement or false representation, or who forges, alters, or tampers with an Identity book is liable to six months' imprisonment or a fine of £100. (23094). Wt.4164--G 62. 5000. 5/19. D & S. (E 1256.) SIGNATURE AND ADDRESS OF BEARER. Mary C Terrell (Signature of bearer, to be affixed immediately upon receipt of passport.) 1323 T St. Washington, D.C. (Bearers address in the United States) Berne, Switzerland, International (Bearer's Foreign Address) Congress of Women — RENEWALS. An American citizen residing in a foreign country and desiring the extension of the validity of his passport should make application therefor to the nearest American diplomatic or consular office. VERIFICATION BEFORE RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES. This passport should be verified by an American diplomatic or consular officer in or near the city from which the holder starts on his return trip to the United States, and also by such officer in the country from which the holder proceeds directly to the United States. 1—722 The United States of America Passport [*"Commissainat? Special [M ?] Debarqement 20/4/19*] Department of State To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: The undersigned Secretary of State of the United States of America, hereby request all whom it may concern to permit [*Mary C. Terrell*] a citizen of the United States safely and freely to pass and in case of need to give her all lawful Aid and Protection. This passport is valid for use only in the following countries and for objects specified, unless amended. [*France*] NAME OF COUNTRY [*Great Britain Switzerland *] En route OBJECT OF VISIT [*Representing International Committee of Women for Permanent Peace*] Given under my hand and the seal of the Department of State at the City of Washington, the [*2nd day*] of [*April*] in the year [*1919*] and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and forty-third [*Robert Lansing*] Personal Description Age [*51*] years Height [*5/'6*] in Forehead [*Medium*] Eyes [*Brown*] Nose [*Medium*] Mouth [*Medium*] Chin [*round*] Hair [*black*] Complexion [*dark*] Face [*oval*] Distinguishing marks Place of birth [*Memphis, Tenn*] Date of birth [*Sept 23rd 1867*] Occupation [*Lecturer*] [*Mary C. Terrell *] SIGNATURE OF BEARER PHOTOGRAPH Mary C. Terrell British Consulate Luserne This is to certify that the attached photograph bears the signature and is a likeness of the person to whom this passport is to be issued in witness thereof the seal of the Department of State is pressed upon the photograph No. 73446 Amendments, Extensions, and Surrender THIS PASSPORT IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS AND EXPIRES [*Oct 3 1919*] UNLESS PREVIOUSLY RENEWED. IT IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL FOR TWO PERIODS OF SIX MONTHS EACH. [*GOOD*] [*no. 563*] Legation des Etats-Unis d'Amerique Berne, le [*20 Mai 1919*] BON pour se rendre [*aux Etats Unis d'Amerique en passant par Paris-Londres*] [*JMCarroll*] Secretaire de Légation Passport issued at [*Washington, DC*] On [*April 2, 1919 (date), No 73446*] Birthplace [*Memphis Tenn*] Occupation [*Lecturer*] If present nationality not acquired at birth state below how acquired By [*Birth*] on ________ (date) At _________(place) Surname of father [*Robert R. Church*] Nationality of father [*American*] Wife Maiden Name [*Mary Church*] Nationality before marriage [*American*] British Consulate Stamp Luserne [*Mary Church Terrell*] Signature Date [*May 20 1919*] e.g. *By naturalization or, in the case of a woman, marriage (4832) Wt. 53652-352 50000. 2/16. Sir J.C. & S. Gp. 130. D563. British Consulate 20 May 19 Consular Service Signature A [?Kupfer] British Vice-Consul May 20 1919 Visas Bon pour le rendre en France Vu a l' Ambassade de France pour legislation de la signature de l'Hon Robert Lansing Secretaire d'Etat des Etats Unis Washington le 4.4.1919 Pr le Changcelier de l'Ambassade l'Attache T Henry 376 [* 4-Fev 1919 [?New York] [?] gratuit*] [*Embassage De France Washington*] Vu à la Legation de Suisse aux Etats Unis pour serendre en Suisse. Madame Mary C. Terrell, se rend à Berne pour prendre part au Congrès International des femmes, représentant le "International Committee of Woman for Permanent Peace." Washington, D.C. le 4 Avril 1919 Le Ministre de Suisse par autorisation E. Forsbauch Attache No 3882 Fal. 102-103 sans pais [*Legation de Suisse WASHINGTON*] [*Genève-Cornavin arrivée 4. MAI 1919 Dept De Justice & POLICE *] [*SEEN April 1919 Port of New York U.S. Customs Intelligence Bureau [?] Control Officer Identity book [*No 433 837*] [?] 4.6.19 [?] Office 5.Jun1919 NORTHAMPTON Vu à la Sortie Gare Bellegarde 4 Mai 1919 Le Commissaire spécial Supplementary VISA must be OBTAINED in ENGLAND C.P.P., A.E.F. 3886, 5-9-19-4M J.D. Trainor Assistant vice consul VISAS. Acgeneldet aur Ausreise Vern. den 20th N [?] Stadt [?] [FR????] [N??] No. C 42F Visé à Paris to [*2-6-19*] pour Etats unis [?] Pour le Préfect de Police Le Chef du 3d Bureau de la Division du Cabinet [?] No 4495F Visé à Paris le [*4.4.1919*] pour [*Suisse*] Pour le Préfet de Police Le Chef du 3rd Bureau de la Division du Cabinet [?] UNITED STATES [PAR???] [?] PARIS [?] Switzerland Bellegarde Congress of Women 25 AVR 1919 715 J.D. Trainor JD Trainor American Vice Consul Visas Consulat De FRANCE [?] rendre aux Etats Unis [?] Bellegarde Havre [?] 20 [?] Autorisé à traverse de France [?] arrêt et [?] premier bateau [?] A BERNE le 20.1.19 LE CONSUL DE FRANCE L'AGENT DÉLEGUÉ [?] Vu à l'Entrée [?} No 6390 GOOD AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LONDON June 11, 1919 H.C. Claiborne AMERICAN VICE CONSUL, LONDON To USA Stamp Falmouth [*Steiner St- 17*] The document herewith enclosed is an American passport. Le document ci-inclus est un passport américain. El documento incluso es un pasaporte americano. Il documento qui accluso è un passaporto americano. O documento incluso n'isto é un passaporte americano. Documentul aici inchis este un pasaport american. Die hierin eingeschlossene Urkunde ist ein amerikanischer Reisepass. Die hierin ingeslotene corkonde is een Amerikansch pas. Det häri inneslutna dokumentet är ett amerikanskt pass. Det heri indeslutne Dokumentet er et amerikansk Pas. Zaiaczony w tym dokument jest amerykański paszport. Az ide mellékelt okirat egy americai utlevel. [????????????????????????????????????????????????????] Tó eyk el ????????????????????????????????????????????plov. [?] [?] [?] [?] [* de controle [10273] 10273*] Form 1107 UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE NOTICE TO TAXPAYER Before presenting payment to cashier enter on this form - (a) NAME (b) ADDRESS (c) FORM NUMBER OF RETURN (d) AMOUNT OF TAX PAID [*RK.V.D.*] [*Pd by Husband*] TAXPAYER'S RECEIPT FOR INCOME AND EXCESS PROFITS TAX FOR 1918 --------------------------- OFFICE COLLECTOR INTERNAL REVENUE Form No. of return ......... Stamp - A.C. Hearle Tax, $ [*No - Tax*] Received payment, Name [*Mary C. Terrell*] Address [*1373 T. St., N.W.*] [*Washington, DC*] [*2-4200*] Oberlin College OBERLIN COLLEGE To all to whom these letters shall come, Greeting: The President and Trustees of Oberlin College by virtue of the authority in them bested, have conferred on Mary Church Terrell loyal daughter of Oberlin, living symbol and exponent of those great concerns, which have been historically the concerns of the College, profitable servant, returning talents ten-fold. the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters with all the Rights Privileges and Honors thereunto appertaining. Given this Fourteenth day of June, the year of our Lord, Nineteen hundred and forty-eight. William Edwards Stevenson President Donald Melbourne Love Secretary Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.