65 posted 3 years ago by pede-ling 3 years ago by pede-ling +65 / -0 11 comments share 11 comments share save hide report block hide replies
On a resident alien's border crossing identification card issued in 1951 is the following info on my mother:
Name
Address in US
Alien Registration number
Birthdate
Where born (town in Ireland)
Sex
Marital Status
Occupation
Literacy level
Nationality
Height
Weight
Complexion
Hair color
Eye color
Visible distinctive marks
Where entered the US and under what name
Date entered the US and on what ship
Whether or not convicted of any offense.
This was for the US-Canada border crossing and was only good for 6 months.
My, how times have changed!