- Written by
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- Received by
- Baldwin, Berdis, American
- Date
- January 19, 1977
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (29.2 x 21 cm)
- Description
- A handwritten letter from James Baldwin to his mother, Berdis Baldwin in January 1977. In the letter Baldwin mentions enclosed photographs that his friend Max took. He also references being in the middle of writing a new book and calls it his "hardest work".
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Classification
- Documents and Manuscripts
- 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
- 2011.99.22
- Restrictions & Rights
- © James Baldwin Estate
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




