Western Union telegram to Berdis Baldwin from James Baldwin

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Object Details

Written by

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987

Received by

Berdis Baldwin, American

Created by

Western Union, founded 1851

Description

Western Union telegram from James Baldwin to his mother, Berdis Baldwin, announcing his arrival at Idlewild Airport (now John F. Kennedy Airport) in New York City.

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

March 21, 1962

Object number

2011.99.9

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Type

telegrams

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

5 7/16 x 8 in. (13.8 x 20.3 cm)

Place depicted

New York City, New York County, 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

Communication

Literature

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd572b49143-14aa-4f68-bb12-a00520c272bd

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.99.9