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  • James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

    Directed by
    Thorsen, Karen, American
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Baraka, Amiri, American, 1934 - 2014
    Angelou, Maya, American, 1928 - 2014
    Short, Bobby, American, 1924 - 2005
    Leeming, David Adams, American
    Styron, William, American, 1925 - 2006
    Reed, Ishmael, American, born 1938
    Happersberger, Lucien, Swiss, 1932 - 2010
    Owned by
    D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896
    Date
    1989
    Medium
    16mm Film (a): acetate film;
    16mm Film (b): acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration (Reel 1): 50 Minutes
    Length (Film): 1800 Feet
    Duration (Reel 2): 24 Minutes
    Length (Film): 850 Feet
    Title
    16mm motion picture film of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
    Caption
    "James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket" recounts the life and influence of author James Baldwin using a combination of archival footage of Baldwin and contemporary interviews with his surviving family and friends. The film was directed by Karen Thorsen in collaboration with the famous documentary production company Maysles Films.
    Description
    James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket recounts the life and influence of author James Baldwin using a combination of archival footage of Baldwin and contemporary interviews with his surviving family and friends. The film was directed by Karen Thorsen in collaboration with the famous documentary production company Maysles Films.
    The film includes footage of interviews and public speeches by Baldwin, scenes from Baldwin's funeral service, and explorations of Baldwin's homes in France, Switzerland, Turkey, and Harlem. Interviews with family and friends include his brother David; biographer David Leeming; writers Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, William Styron, Ishmael Reed and Yashar Kemal; painter Lucien Happersberger and entertainer Bobby Short.
    Consists of: 16mm Film (ab).
    2017.55.23.1ab:16mm film.
    Original film can labels read:
    AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION / THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY / 901 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. / FILM No. X347 / TITLE JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET / PRINT No. 1 PART 1 / MAYSLES FILMS, INC. 250 West 54th Street, New York City
    AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION / THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY / 901 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. / FILM No. X348 / TITLE JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET / PRINT No. 1 PART 2 / MAYSLES FILMS, INC. 250 West 54th Street, N.Y. / 212-582-6050
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Switzerland, Europe
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Collection title
    DC Public Library Film Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Activism
    Caricature and cartoons
    Civil rights
    Film
    Gender
    LGBTQ
    Literature
    Sexuality
    Spirituality
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.55.23.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Karen Thorsen (Nobody Knows Productions). Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd574f1a239-a28e-43aa-8216-2a68ae372bdb
  • BLK Vol. 1 No. 9

    Published by
    Bell, Alan, American
    Edited by
    Bell, Alan, American
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Minority AIDS Project, American, founded 1985
    Professor Griff, American, born 1960
    Nkoli, Simon, South African, 1957 - 1998
    National Association of Black and White Men Together, American, founded 1980
    Jones-Hennin, ABilly S., American, born 1942
    Date
    August 1989
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 1/4 × 1/8 in. (27.4 × 20.9 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    The 9th issue of BLK magazine, published August 1989. The front cover features an image of James Baldwin. Baldwin is pictured from the shoulders up, wearing a plaid shirt, his proper right hand raised to his head. At top left,[BLK] is printed in large, bold, white uppercase letters within a red rectangular textbox with [Number 9] along the bottom. The letters are partially obscured by the image of Baldwin. There are 30 pages in total, with articles, advertisements, classifieds, black and white photographs, and cartoon illustrations throughout.
    The inside cover features an ad for the [Minority AIDS Project with a list of services]. The content opens with a section entitled [WORD UP] with short blurbs about the singles scene at a Los Angeles carwash, Brown University funded by slave trade profits, homophobic comments by Prof. Griff of Public Enemy, and a comparison of the costs of bathhouses in various U.S. cities. This is followed by a calendar of events, titled [BLK BOARD] and several letters to the editor titled [BLK MAIL]. Pages 7-11 contain an interview with the South African anti-apartheid and gay rights activist Simon Nkoli along with a copy of his U.S. tour schedule. Within pages 13-16 is a tribute to James Baldwin.
    In the [Blk Community News] section, the articles include: [African Americans Win at Gay Physique Contest], [N.Y. Poet Releases Book], [‘Coming Home’ Concert May Turn Profit for MAP], [NABWMT Holds Ninth Annual Convention in Florida], [Rage Faces More Woes], Superstars Raise Funds in N.Y.C. to Combat AIDS], [Billy Jones to Head Minority AIDS Program in D.C.], [Gay Alumni Organize], [Hughes Estate Protests Movie Exhibition in U.S.], [Black Hustler Guilty in Stabbing of Eye Doctor], and [Rue’s House to Get $]. The issue continues with a gossip column titled [Read My Lips] and concludes with a classified ads section titled [BLK MARKET].
    There are advertisements throughout, including: [LAPIS PRESENTS A WOMEN’S EVENT: CARIBBEAN NIGHTS], [Being Alive / People With AIDS ACTION COALITION], [Visiting Nurse Home Services], [BWMT/LA Hot, Horny and Healthy!], [CHRIS BROWNLIE HOSPICE: A Place Where Everyday Counts], [APOLLO DESIGNS], [Unity Fellowship Church / A Church For All People], [National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum], [A DIFFERENT LIGHT] bookstore, [976-CAMP], [970-WOLF], [976 HUGE], and [MIDTOWNE SPA]. The back cover consists of a full page advertisement for [LABOR DAY GALA] in Oakland by [Something Special Productions].
    Place made
    Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Activism
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Health
    Identity
    LGBTQ
    Mass media
    Sexuality
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Bell
    Object number
    2018.108.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © BLK Publishing Company, Inc.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c2215f8a-58c7-4690-bcef-edf7b3d6442f
  • Blues for Mr. Charlie

    Written by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Used by
    Actors Studio, American, founded 1947
    Received by
    Gunn, Bill, American, 1934 - 1989
    Date
    1964
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product), imitation leather
    Dimensions
    11 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 7/8 in. (29.2 x 22.2 x 2.2 cm)
    Title
    Play script belonging to James Baldwin
    Description
    James Baldwin's personal copy of Blues for Mr. Charlie, an original mimeographed play scrip. The script is bound in pale blue leatherette with large brass rivets. The script is inscribed to fellow-writer and filmmaker William Gunn "For Bill Gunn, at last, Jimmy B." and additionally "J.B." Baldwin scribbled over the words "Property of Actors Studio Theatre, 745 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y" with the same black marker.
    .
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    scripts (documents)
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Civil rights
    Drama (Theatre)
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.57.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Baldwin. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59c59d759-b4e8-43af-a30f-10fa77f40bf4
  • Flyer soliciting pledges to stand against South African Apartheid

    Created by
    American Committee on Africa, American, 1953 - 2001
    Subject of
    Booth, William H., American, 1922 - 2006
    Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
    Gregory, Dick, American, 1932 - 2017
    Carroll, Diahann, American, 1935 - 2019
    Dee, Ruby, American, 1924 - 2014
    Chamberlain, Wilt, American, 1936 - 1999
    Cosby, Bill, American, born 1937
    Davis, Ossie, American, 1917 - 2005
    Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
    Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
    Lichtenstein, Roy, American, 1923 - 1997
    Seeger, Pete, American, 1919 - 2014
    Peters, Brock, American, 1927 - 2005
    Roundtree, Richard, American, born 1942
    Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
    Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    A. Philip Randolph Institute, American, founded 1965
    Poitier, Sidney, Bahamian American, born 1927
    Johnson, Rafer Lewis, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer solicits pledges to stand against South African apartheid. The top of the flyer reads: [we say no / to apartheid / We take this pledge: in solemn resolve to refuse any encouragement of, or indeed, any / professional association with the present Republic of South Africa, this until the day / when all its people shall equally enjoy the educational and cultural advantages of that / rich and beautiful land.] After listing celebrities that have taken the pledge [SAMMY DAVIS, JR. DIAHANN CARROLL WILT CHAMBERLAIN ...] large bolded text reads: [will you say no / to apartheid?]. The back of the flyer details the American Committee on Africa's activities and members. The top of the page reads: [AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON AFRICA].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Actors
    Africa
    Black power
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51acaddc6-ae3c-43f9-a931-74a6bb9c9082
  • James Baldwin and Joan Baez in Selma

    Created by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Baez, Joan, American, born 1941
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 11/16 x 6 7/8 in. (11.9 x 17.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 x 7 1/16 in. (12.5 x 17.9 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin smiling with Joan Baez standing next to him. Three other people, whose faces are not visible, appear next to and behind them.
    Place depicted
    Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Photography
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.107.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c56e9390-74dc-4e59-a78f-13c2cb2ec9b8
  • Playbill for A Raisin in the Sun with insert essay ‘Sweet Lorraine'

    Published by
    Playbill, American, founded 1884
    Written by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Edited by
    Ross, Blake
    Subject of
    Hansberry, Lorraine, American, 1930 - 1965
    Leon, Kenny, American, born 1956
    Washington, Denzel, American, born 1954
    Richardson Jackson, LaTanya, American, born 1040
    Okonedo, Sophie, British, born 1968
    Ethel Barrymore Theatre, American, founded 1928
    Date
    April 2014
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2015.64.14.1 Closed): 8 9/16 × 5 3/8 × 3/16 in. (21.7 × 13.7 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (2015.64.14.1 Open): 8 9/16 × 10 3/8 × 7/8 in. (21.7 × 26.3 × 2.2 cm)
    H x W x D (2015.64.14.2 Closed): 9 × 4 1/4 (22.8 × 10.8 × 0.1 cm)
    H x W x D (2015.64.14.2 Open): 9 × 12 5/8 × 1 in. (22.8 × 32 × 2.5 cm)
    L x W (2015.64.14.3): 9 1/16 × 4 1/16 in. (23 × 10.3 cm)
    Description
    Playbill magazine (2015.61.14.1), April 2014, featuring the play, "A Raisin in the Sun" written by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Kenny Leon, starring Denzel Washington, LaTanya Richardson, and Sophie Okonedo, and performed at the Ethel Barrymore Theater, New York 2014. The top third of the cover is the masthead, a yellow rectangular field with black type with the magazine's title, [PLAYBILL ®] above the text [ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATER]. Below the masthead and outlined with a Kente cloth border, is a black-and-white image tinted blue of a young boy on a street. The boy walks past a row of receding buildings seen in the upper right quadrant to the upper left. The boy is pictured on the right side near the lower corner. He holds something to his mouth in his proper left hand and holds books under his proper right arm. Behind him, centered in the image, is a woman wearing a long coat, carrying an umbrella on her proper left arm. Overlaying the image is a narrow, a Kente cloth outline of a circle. In the lower third of the image, justified on the left side, is orange text with the title of the play, which is also the main coverline, [a RAISIN / in the SUN]. Below the image at the bottom is a small yellow rectangle with a website in black text. The back cover features an ad for Gucci cologne. The magazine has fifty-two (52) pages.
    A tri-folded pamphlet of the essay "Sweet Lorraine" (2015.61.14.2) about Lorraine Hansberry, written by James Baldwin. Printed on semi-gloss paper, the pamphlet is navy blue with stylized, Kente cloth borders throughout. On the front in the upper right corner is a circular, black-and-white image of Lorraine Hansberry. Overlapping the image is white block text [SWEET / LORRAINE]. Below the title is the byline in orange text, [BY JAMES BALDWIN] followed by a line of white text that reads [THAT'S THEY WAY I ALWAYS FELT ABOUT YOU, AND SO / I WON'T APOLOGIZE FOR CALLING HER THAT NOW.]. Below the text and byline is the beginning of Baldwin's essay in white text. The inside of the pamphlet the essay continues and features four (4) circular black and white images of cityscapes. In the lower left corner of the back page is an additional black-and-white image of Hansberry. Above and around the image are the final paragraphs of the essay.
    A narrow cell phone reminder flyer (2015.61.14.3) with navy blue background with a narrow, stylized Kente cloth border, printed on glossy paper. Covering the whole of flyer is block text of varying sizes. The text is in orange and white, justified on the right side and reads [DEAR FRIENDS, / PLEASE / PROTECT YOUR / OWN GOOD TIME / AND THAT OF YOUR / NEIGHBOR BY / TURNING / OFF YOUR / CELL/ PHONE / NOW. / THANK YOU.]. The reverse is blank.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    theater programs
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Domestic life
    Drama (Theatre)
    Families
    Poverty
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Segregation
    Theatre companies
    Tragedy (Theatre)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kathleen M. Kendrick
    Object number
    2015.64.14.1-.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56bcb8360-0dcf-45bb-baf3-3795638a0ac4
  • Letter to James Baldwin from Julian Bond

    Written by
    Representative Julian Bond, American, 1940 - 2015
    Received by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    April 28, 1964
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    L x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    An April 28, 1964 letter to James Baldwin from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee's communications director, Julian Bond, inviting Baldwin to hear testimony from "Negro Mississippians about violations of civil rights..." in Washington D.C. The letter was signed by Bond, who coordinated the July 9, 1964 hearings.
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    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Civil Rights
    Correspondence
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.51
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5224d38d1-7799-4c64-9594-6ff9941a86da
  • Check to SNCC from James Baldwin

    Written by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Received by
    Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s
    Date
    September 23, 1962
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 2 3/4 x 6 3/16 in. (7 x 15.7 cm)
    Description
    A Chase Manhattan Bank check belonging to James Baldwin, made payable to the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee on September 23, 1962 in the amount of $150.00. The check is endorsed on the recto by Paul Brooks of the Chicago Branch of SNCC.
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    Place depicted
    214 Broadway, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    checks
    Topic
    Civil Rights
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.45
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54ef542ea-0ac1-4626-a786-0970fc2684ad
  • Check to SCLC from James Baldwin

    Written by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Received by
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    Date
    July 25, 1962
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 6 5/16 x 3 3/4 in. (16.1 x 9.5 cm)
    Description
    A July 25, 1962 check made payable to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Hall of Fame Dinner Committee from James Baldwin in the amount of $35.00. The check is signed on behalf of Baldwin by his attorney Johnathan W. Lubell and is endorsed on the recto by Alfred Duckett of the SCLC Hall of Fame Dinner Committee.
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    Place depicted
    149 Broadway, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    checks
    Topic
    Civil Rights
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.46
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b9f1e2ca-3c56-4dc2-9992-c4c54e91b395
  • James Baldwin on a water taxi, crossing the Golden Horn, Istanbul 1965

    Created by
    Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.8 x 35.4 cm)
    Description
    A photograph of James Baldwin in a dark shirt. He is on the water of the Golden Horn.
    Place captured
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.20.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sedat Pakay 1965
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f18a9274-7481-47d9-8594-6f1acc2f11a4
  • James Baldwin conversing with sailors from the U.S. Sixth Fleet in front of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul, 1965

    Created by
    Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in. (35.4 x 27.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin standing with sailors in front of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
    Place captured
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.20.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sedat Pakay 1965
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a466f67-9153-44ce-ab44-64d503bd4612
  • On Galata Bridge 1966, Istanbul on the Golden Horn

    Created by
    Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    1966
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.8 x 35.4 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin standing on the Galata Bridge. Behind him, a mosque and some birds in flight.
    Place captured
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.20.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Sedat Pakay © 1966
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56eb90d9e-7b7b-4ad5-820f-8c18d526eab5
  • James Baldwin in Emirgan tea house trying hookah, Istanbul 1965

    Created by
    Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in. (35.4 x 27.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph depicting James Baldwin, legs crossed, smoking hookah in a Turkish tea garden.
    Place captured
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.20.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Sedat Pakay © 1965
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d68c20f0-4f13-45cc-9447-ffa41f2c94b5
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    Inkwell owned by James Baldwin

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Medium
    glass and brass
    Dimensions
    L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 13.3 cm)
    Description
    Inkwell with a glass base and a brass top. This was among James Baldwin's personal effects from his house in St. Paul de Vence in the South of France.
    Place used
    Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Personal use
    Type
    inkwells
    Topic
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a8cd6536-70c3-46fd-a752-b7205a15f8c9
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    Boarding pass holder belonging to James Baldwin

    Created by
    Air France, founded 1933
    Owned by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    mid-20th century
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    L x W: 4 x 8 1/4 in. (10.2 x 21 cm)
    Description
    An Air France Premiere boarding pass holder. The front of the envelope has a red border with [AIR FRANCE/Premiere] in the lower right corner.
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    tickets
    Topic
    Literature
    Transportation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53d610f38-a70c-45c6-8595-9fcf79b4fae3
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    Envelope addressed to Paula Baldwin from James Baldwin

    Written by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Received by
    Whaley, Paula Baldwin, American
    Date
    1966
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    L x W: 8 3/4 x 4 in. (22.2 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    An envelope addressed to James Baldwin's sister, Paula Baldwin, postmarked in Dorset, England. There are three stamps in the upper-right corner; two advertising the 1966 World Cup and a third with an image of a blackbird.
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    Place depicted
    Dorset, England, Europe
    New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    envelopes
    Topic
    Communication
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e4438c9-8589-420e-a8f7-ffcef480999c
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    Envelope addressed to James Baldwin from Alex Haley

    Written by
    Haley, Alex, American, 1921 - 1992
    Received by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    mid-20th century
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    L x W: 8 3/4 x 4 in. (22.2 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    An undated Air Mail envelope from Alex Haley in France addressed to James Baldwin at his London residence in Tedworth Square.
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    Place depicted
    36 Tedworth Square, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    envelopes
    Topic
    Communication
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50f3a6922-dcea-45f3-b114-a15b3aac29d1
  • Legion of Honour Reception Invitation to David Baldwin from François Mitterrand

    Received by
    Baldwin, David, American
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    François Mitterrand, French, 1916 - 1996
    Date
    June 13,1986
    Medium
    ink on cardboard; ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    4 11/16 x 6 3/16 in. (11.9 x 15.7 cm)
    Description
    An invitation (a) from then French President, François Mitterrand, inviting David Baldwin to a reception honoring James Baldwin's promotion to the rank of Commander in the French National Order of the Legion of Honour. The reception was held at the Palais de l'Elysee (French president's residence) on Thursday, June 13, 1986. Also included is the envelope (b) addressed to [Monsieur David BALDWIN] and a recommendations card (c).
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    Place depicted
    55 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    209 West 97th Street Apt. 4D, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    invitations
    Topic
    Amusements
    Communication
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.17abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b6985e3b-41ba-4e37-88af-427adb37be76
  • Poem written to Paula Baldwin by James Baldwin

    Written by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Received by
    Whaley, Paula Baldwin, American
    Date
    mid-20th century
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (29.8 x 21 cm)
    Description
    A three-page typewritten poem by James Baldwin to his sister Paula on her birthday. The poem would later be published with the title "Some Days (for Paula)" in Baldwin's poetry collection "Jimmy's Blues: Selected Poems." The poem is signed: "Love Jimmy."
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    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place made
    Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    poems
    Topic
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    © James Baldwin Estate
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd528d9e147-5983-429f-999f-a5ed0fe5b766
  • Letter to Paula Baldwin from James Baldwin

    Written by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Received by
    Whaley, Paula Baldwin, American
    Date
    1961
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Description
    A typewritten letter to Paul Baldwin from her brother, James Baldwin in Turkey. The letter discusses Baldwin's entrance into Turkish society and a change in forwarding address. This letter is mostly typed with a handwritten note at the bottom asking Paula to check with American Express in reference to a money order that never arrived.
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    Place depicted
    Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Communication
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    © James Baldwin Estate
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5362420f0-5382-4be8-bba6-db80c300ffc1

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