Birth Certificate of Bessie Bland in New York, ca. 1913

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Courtesy of Library of Congress, Hine, Lewis Wickes, "Birth certificate in the State of New York. Location: New York (State)," ca. 1913

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This is a birth certificate for a baby girl named Bessie Bland who was born in New York City. This is the original document with important information about the baby's birth and parents. 

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Hine, Lewis Wickes, "Birth certificate in the State of New York. Location: New York (State)," ca. 1913. Courtesy of Library of Congress