- 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
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




