1801. ELIJAH MOHAMMED (1897 -1975) African-American activist and leader of the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death. Scarce partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 12mo., Chicago, July 31, 1971, a check from "The Honorable Elijah Mohammed's Poor Fund", ordering a payment of $1,569.41 to Apparel Corp. of America. Boldly signed. Stamp cancels moderately affect signature, else in fine condition. $200-300