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1963 appointment book belonging to James Baldwin

African American Museum

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    Object Details

    Used by

    James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987

    Subject of

    Richard Avedon, American, 1923 - 2004

    Description

    A 1963 appointment book belonging to James Baldwin. The dates of August 19-22, 1963 show appointments with the photographer, Richard Avendon, for "work on the book". This is most likely referring to the book, "Nothing Personal", published in 1964, which was collaboration between Avendon, who took the photographs, and Baldwin, who wrote the text.

    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

    1963

    Object number

    2011.99.52

    Restrictions & Rights

    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    appointment books

    Medium

    ink on paper (fiber product) , plastic and leather

    Dimensions

    L x W: 6 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in. (16.2 x 10.8 x 1.3 cm)

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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
    Literature

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f8d5da94-4851-4fcb-ba30-27773bfcdf07

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2011.99.52

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