Letter to Berdis Baldwin from James Baldwin
- Written by
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- Received by
- Baldwin, Berdis, American
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 11/16 x 8 1/4 in. (29.7 x 21 cm)
- Description
- A typewritten letter from James Baldwin to his mother, Berdis Baldwin. In the letter, Baldwin tells his mother that he is planning to return home in October after his book is published. Baldwin also refers to a letter that he sent to his sister, Paula, and asks his mother to interpret it for her.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- 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
- 2011.99.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- © James Baldwin Estate