League of American Wheelmen Membership Card, Between 1893-1895

Item

Identifier: B091.01.0001.0002.00002

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Abstract

Milton Anfenger's membership card to the League of American Wheelmen (LAW), begun in 1880 is credited with getting paved roads in the United States before the advent of the automobile. It was started to defend the rights of bicyclists and later became the League of American Bicyclists. The league published bicycle maps and offered hotel discounts. By 1898 it had more than 102,000 members including the Wright Brothers and John D. Rockefeller. The card is signed by "M. L. Anfenger." Milton Anfenger was a Colorado state senator and an attorney.

Dates

Between 1893-1895

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (card)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series 1 of 7 includes newspaper articles, photographs, and ephemera, including a May Company advertisement.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good 6 x 10 centimeters

Provenance

Donated by Marjorie Hornbein, niece of Milton Anfenger.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Inscription and Marks

Printed and handwritten on the front of the card: "League of American Wheelmen, no. 67660, M. L. Anfenger, Denver Colo., Abbot Bassett, Secretary. This ticket expires Mar. 31. 1896." Printed terms and conditions are on the back of the card.