Letter to David Baldwin from James Baldwin

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Object Details

Written by

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987

Received by

David Baldwin, American

Description

A handwritten letter from James Baldwin to his brother, David, in which he asks David if he objects to the proposed dedication for his book "The Evidence of Things Not Seen." Baldwin also tells his brother that he has begun the screenplay for "Just Above My Head."

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

May 15, 1983

Object number

2011.99.27

Restrictions & Rights

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Type

letters (correspondence)

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 11 11/16 x 8 1/4 in. (29.7 x 21 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

Communication

Literature

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58cc2961e-02ae-49df-8674-a62cd95ee1c7

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.99.27