Object Details
- Written by
- James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987
- Received by
- Paula Baldwin Whaley, American
- Description
- A handwritten postcard from James Baldwin to his sister, Paula Baldwin in which James tells his sister that he has "got some rest, gained some weight, [and is] ready to start again." The front of the postcard depicts the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul.
- 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
- ca. 1966
- Object number
- 2011.99.49
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
- Type
- postcards
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (9.5 × 14.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
- Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Manuscripts
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Topic
- African American
- Correspondence
- Literature
- Record ID
- nmaahc_2011.99.49
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58bf5838a-9b43-4c1f-a25d-777e1f6fcedf
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