Hall of Fame Inductee
Azie Taylor Morton
Huston-Tillotson College
About
Azie Taylor Morton, a Huston-Tillotson University alumna, was the first and only African American treasurer of the United States. Her signature appeared on U.S. currency from 1977 to 1981.
Accomplishments
- Treasurer of the United States, 1977–1981.
- First African American to hold that office.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2002.
Year of award
2002
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Lifetime Achievement.