This is an original 1962 Aretha Franklin statistical back Exhibit card in these were also called Arcade cards as they were bought by putting a coin into a stand-up vending machine … it is a very stunning picture of a 19 year old Aretha Franklin . A rather scarce and fantastic genuine early Aretha Franklin collectible This card has soul!
From the back of the card:
ARETHA FRANKLIN
AGE: 19.HOME TOWN: Buffalo, New York.
HOBBIES: Swimming, skating, horseback riding.
BACK-GROUND: Started singing in her father's gospel group. Mahalia Jackson adopted her as a protegee. Discovered by Columbia A & R Exec. John Hammond. Radio, TV, night clubs, personal appearances.
OTHER MUSICAL INTERESTS: Plays Piano.
Biography Courtesy of Billboard Music Week. Printed in U. S. A.