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Postcard to Paula Baldwin from James Baldwin

African American Museum

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    Object Details

    Written by

    James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987

    Received by

    Paula Baldwin Whaley, American

    Description

    A handwritten postcard from James Baldwin to his sister, Paula Baldwin in which James tells his sister that he has "got some rest, gained some weight, [and is] ready to start again." The front of the postcard depicts the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul.

    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

    ca. 1966

    Object number

    2011.99.49

    Restrictions & Rights

    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    postcards

    Medium

    ink on paper (fiber product)

    Dimensions

    H x W: 3 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (9.5 × 14.6 cm)

    Place depicted

    Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Bronx, New York City, 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
    Correspondence
    Literature

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58bf5838a-9b43-4c1f-a25d-777e1f6fcedf

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2011.99.49

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