Postcard 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

Postcard from James Baldwin to his sister Paula Baldwin telling her about the a gondola ride that he took on the Grand Canal in Venice. The Ca' d'Oro is depicted on the front of the post card.

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

April 7, 1954

Object number

2011.99.8

Restrictions & Rights

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Type

postcards

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 4 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (10.3 x 14.9 cm)

Place depicted

Venice, Venezia, Italy, Europe

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

Exhibition

Making a Way Out of No Way

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050

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/fd537ff0689-16f2-4496-bf0b-2d21cbd227aa

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.99.8