Letter to Berdis Baldwin from James Baldwin

Object Details

Written by

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987

Received by

Berdis Baldwin, American

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

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

20th century

Object number

2011.99.23

Restrictions & Rights

© James Baldwin Estate

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Type

letters (correspondence)

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 11 11/16 x 8 1/4 in. (29.7 x 21 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Documents and Manuscripts

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American

Communication

Literature

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.99.23

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd573aba8a5-2b4c-4ce7-8ae2-dbf7c63cce84