Written by:

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987  Search this

Used by:

Actors Studio, American, founded 1947  Search this

Received by:

Bill Gunn, American, 1934 - 1989  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product), imitation leather

Dimensions:

11 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 7/8 in. (29.2 x 22.2 x 2.2 cm)

Type:

scripts (documents)

Place used:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1964

Description:

James Baldwin's personal copy of Blues for Mr. Charlie, an original mimeographed play scrip. The script is bound in pale blue leatherette with large brass rivets. The script is inscribed to fellow-writer and filmmaker William Gunn "For Bill Gunn, at last, Jimmy B." and additionally "J.B." Baldwin scribbled over the words "Property of Actors Studio Theatre, 745 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y" with the same black marker.

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Topic:

African American  Search this

Civil Rights  Search this

Drama (Theatre)  Search this

Literature  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2011.57.19

Restrictions & Rights:

© Estate of James Baldwin

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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Classification:

Documents and Published Materials

Movement:

Civil Rights Movement

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59c59d759-b4e8-43af-a30f-10fa77f40bf4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.57.19