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
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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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Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Correspondence
Literature
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.99.49