Written by

Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Received by

Baldwin, David, American

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

L x W: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (14 x 8.9 cm)

Type

postcards

Place depicted

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, North and Central America

New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1973-1974

Description

Postcard from James Baldwin in Salt Lake City to his brother David Baldwin with the message: "You were right". The date is obscured, but the stamp (Scott 1510) was issued in December 1973.

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

Communication

Literature

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number

2011.99.6

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture