Written by
Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
Received by
Baldwin, David, American
Date
January 1960
Medium
paper (fiber product) and ink
Dimensions
L x W: 4 1/16 x 5 3/4 in. (10.3 x 14.6 cm)
Description
Postcard from James Baldwin to his brother, David Baldwin, torn with the date address obscured. The message is asking David to wire James $50 to the S.S. Cristoforo Colombo. The ruins of the Macellum in Pompeii are depicted on the front of the postcard.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place depicted
Pompeii, Napoli, Italy, Europe
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
postcards
Topic
Communication
Literature
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
Object number
2011.99.7
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f72dd71d-5e74-490c-b7ff-a81cf56fcadf

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