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Our Government (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
Our Government (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
Our Government (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)

Our Government (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1942
Object NameDocument
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27.7 x 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009505.14
Keywords
About MeTypwritten document giving details of the American Government, and outlining the three branches related to the city of Philadelphia. James McBey used this document during his application to be granted US citizenship, McBey has handwritten "19 June 1942" in pencil, the date his application was processed.

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 letter.