Certificate of Naturalization No.5560115 (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1942
Object NameCertificate
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.3 x 31.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009505.8
About MeUnited States of America Certificate of Naturalization No.5560115, which belonged to James McBey. This document is a copy handwritten on a piece of lined paper and refers to Petition No.162942. It includes a personal description of James McBey:"age 58, sex male, colour white, complexion ruddy, colour of eyes grey, colour of hair grey, height 5 feet 11 inches, weight 182 pounds, visible distinctive marks none, marital status married, former nationality British."
The document is signed by George Brodbeck, Clerk of the US District Court and dated 12 August 1942.
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this certificate.
