Written by:

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987  Search this

Received by:

David Baldwin, American  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (26.7 x 21 cm)

Type:

letters (correspondence)

Date:

1967

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

Topic:

African American  Search this

Communication  Search this

Literature  Search this

Credit Line:

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

Object number:

2011.99.24

Restrictions & Rights:

© James Baldwin Estate

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

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

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.99.24