Letter to David Baldwin from James Baldwin

Object Details

Written by

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987

Received by

David Baldwin, American

Description

A three page, typewritten letter from James Baldwin to his brother, David. In the letter, Baldwin tells his brother that he is not returning to Istanbul, that he has recently gone through a medial operation to remove a cyst, and that he hopes his brother will join him in London.

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

1967

Object number

2011.99.24

Restrictions & Rights

© James Baldwin Estate

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Type

letters (correspondence)

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (26.7 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_2011.99.24

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc14cb73-a6c2-4d07-b151-9bb79690df31