Morton, Azie Taylor, 1936-2003

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Azie Taylor Morton (born February 1, 1936, St. John Colony, Dale, Texas – died December 7, 2003, Bastrop County, Texas) served as Treasurer of the United States during the Carter administration from September 12, 1977, to January 20, 1981. She remains the only African American to hold that office. Her signature was printed on US currency during her tenure.
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referencedIn Azie Taylor Morton. Texas Woman's University Library, Mary Evelyn Blagg-Huey Library
referencedIn Carter White House Photographs Collection. 1/20/1977 - 1/22/1981. Carter White House Photographs: Presidential. 1/20/1977 - 1/22/1981. Jimmy Carter - With Pete Rose Jimmy Carter Library
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Birth 1936-02-01

Death 2003-12-07

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