Handwritten notes by James Baldwin

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Object Details

Written by

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987

Description

Handwritten notes by James Baldwin on Sheraton Tacoma Hotel letterhead. The notes are written on both sides of the letterhead with a headding that reads, "Malcolm's question...To Be A Citizen."

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Date

mid-20th century

Object number

2011.99.11

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Type

notes

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 10 x 7 in. (25.4 x 17.8 cm)

Place used

1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States, North and Central America

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Documents and Manuscripts

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American

Communication

Literature

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c426e00c-fbca-4e1c-9b02-6f0446e7ad0c

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.99.11