The Rock & Roll Americana Auction

Lot #926:

Senator Blanche K. Bruce Signed Deed of Trust (PSA/DNA MINT 9)

Senator Blanche K. Bruce Signed Deed (PSA/DNA MINT 9). Blanche K. Bruce, an African-American Senator from Mississippi during the Reconstruction era signed 1890 Deed of Trust. Bruce was born into slavery in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and went on to become a politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the United States Senate from 1875 to 1881. He was the first elected African-American senator to serve a full term.

Signed in black fountain pen, "B.K. Bruce." Condition and Authentication: The slabbed Deed of Trust is PSA/DNA Certified, MINT 9. Also comes with a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.