Envelope addressed to Paula Baldwin from James Baldwin

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Object Details

Written by

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987

Received by

Paula Baldwin Whaley, American

Description

An envelope addressed to James Baldwin's sister, Paula Baldwin, postmarked in Dorset, England. There are three stamps in the upper-right corner; two advertising the 1966 World Cup and a third with an image of a blackbird.

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

1966

Object number

2011.99.15

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Type

envelopes

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

L x W: 8 3/4 x 4 in. (22.2 x 10.2 cm)

Place depicted

Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

New York City, New York County, New York, 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/fd52e4438c9-8589-420e-a8f7-ffcef480999c

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.99.15