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."
- Transcription Center Status
- 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