- 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).
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- 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
- 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
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