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RARE, early library card signed by all three
25. CARTER, JAMES (Jimmy), SMITH, Rosalynn CARTER) and Billy Carter Rare library card from the Plains High School Building. The town library was located inside. This card was for the book SKYWARD , Richard E. Byrd is the author. Most signatures from the students that took out the book are in pencil. The first date the book was loaned out was on Nov. 16, 1938. At the very bottom of the front of this card is signed Rosalynn Smith (later Carter) date she took out the book was February 13 (1940). Second from the top of the back of the card is signed “James Carter” (Jimmy). Date loaned Jan 30 (1941). Third from the bottom is signed Billy Carter. Date loaned Feb 21 1950. James Carter signed this card when he was 17 years old. Rosalynn was only 13 years old and Billy was only 13 years old. Jimmy Carter received his diploma in 1941, Rosalynn graduated valedictorian in 1944. Billy Carter is best known as the unruly president’s brother and also noted for the Billygate Scandal. The school was built in 1921 and closed its doors in 1979 and was transformed into a museum. This is the first time we have handled something signed as James Carter and also a first signed as Rosalynn Smith. A presidential treasure ..................................$850.00


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