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Certificate of Residence (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
Certificate of Residence (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
Certificate of Residence (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)

Certificate of Residence (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1953
Object NameDocument
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25 x 17.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009505.20
Keywords
About MeDocument issued by the "Police Generale" as proof of address to enable James McBey to apply for a driving license in Morocco. The address confirmed is No. 384 Villa El Foolk, Old Mountain Road, Tangier Morocco, a brief description of McBey's birth details, nationality, and profession is also given.

The document is written in French and dated 14 November 1953.

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 document.