Akim Trading Company, Ltd. stock certificate, 1914-03-14
Scope and Contents
Certificate for 6 shares of capital stock -- $1,000,000, $25 per share -- of the Akim Trading Company, Ltd. sold to N. S. Simpson, Depew, Oklahoma.
Akim Trading Company, Ltd., incorporated under the laws of South Dakota; founded by Alfred Charles Sam, "a shadowy figure in Oklahoma history, inspired the emigratiobn of hundreds of African American Oklahomans back to Africa in the second decade of the 20th century. Those who completed the first journey to Africa endured phyusical and financial hardships, with some choosing to returbn to Oklahoma. Those awaiting to make the second voyage lost most of their savings and possessions when the venture dissolved" [information provided by bookseller and quoted directly from "BlackPast" website]
Dates
- Publication: 1914-03-14
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
1 item : Official signed document with seal.
Language of Materials
English
Subject
Repository Details
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