- Written by
- Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
- Published by
- Simon & Schuster, Inc., founded 1924
- Owned by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Date
- 1950
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product) and cardboard with plastic
- Dimensions
- 8 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 7/8 in. (20.6 x 14.9 x 2.2 cm)
- Description
- Book has a tan cover with green writing. On the first page of the book is an inscription that reads, "Bon Voyage to Lena / Horne - all my / good wishes - / and continued / admiration - / Sincerely, / Langston Hughes / New York, / May 14, / 1950".
- Classification
- Books and Published Materials
- Type
- hardcover books
- Topic
- Actors
- Literature
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.27.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©1950 by Langston Hughes, renewed 1978 George Houston Bass
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




