Photograph by:

Richard Avedon, American, 1923 - 2004  Search this

Subject of:

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987  Search this

Berdis Baldwin, American  Search this

Paula Baldwin Whaley, American  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

L x W: 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

Type:

photographs

Date:

ca. 1950

Description:

A photocopy of a black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin, standing holding his younger sister, Paula, while he watches his mother, Berdis, read some papers.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Families  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:

2011.99.57

Restrictions & Rights:

© James Baldwin Estate

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

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Photographs and Still Images

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55889d08c-fb7c-41d6-b1ec-1ba34daf8670

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.99.57