Written by
Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
Received by
Whaley, Paula Baldwin, American
Date
ca. 1966
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 3 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (9.5 × 14.6 cm)
Description
A handwritten postcard from James Baldwin to his sister, Paula Baldwin in which James tells his sister that he has "got some rest, gained some weight, [and is] ready to start again." The front of the postcard depicts the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place depicted
Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
postcards
Topic
Correspondence
Literature
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
Object number
2011.99.49
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58bf5838a-9b43-4c1f-a25d-777e1f6fcedf

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