Photograph of James Baldwin and Leonard Bernstein at a Legion of Honour Ceremony

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object Details

Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Leonard Bernstein, American, 1918 - 1990
James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987
Description
A color photograph taken on June 19, 1986, depicting James Baldwin standing next to Leonard Bernstein, American musical conductor and composer, at the residence of the French President. They are preparing to receive the Legion of Honour Medal.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
June 19, 1986
Object number
2011.99.37
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Type
photographs
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Place depicted
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Classification
Photographs and Still Images
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Literature
Photography
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.99.37
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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