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Photograph of James Baldwin and Paula Baldwin

African American Museum

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Object Details

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987
Paula Baldwin Whaley, American

Description

A black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin and his youngest sister, Paula. James and Paula, both smiling, are photographed in front of a floral background.

Credit Line

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

Date

1953

Object number

2011.99.39

Restrictions & Rights

© James Baldwin Estate
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Type

photographs
portraits

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 x 3 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.9 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Photographs and Still Images

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/fd52288fc63-6034-4756-b4d6-69717e129f10

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.99.39

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