Envelope addressed to Paula Baldwin from James Baldwin

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object Details

Written by
James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987
Received by
Paula Baldwin Whaley, American
Description
An envelope addressed to James Baldwin's sister, Paula Baldwin, postmarked in Dorset, England. There are three stamps in the upper-right corner; two advertising the 1966 World Cup and a third with an image of a blackbird.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
1966
Object number
2011.99.15
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
envelopes
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
L x W: 8 3/4 x 4 in. (22.2 x 10.2 cm)
Place depicted
Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe
New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Communication
Literature
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.99.15
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e4438c9-8589-420e-a8f7-ffcef480999c
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