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Written by:
James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987  Search this
Received by:
David Baldwin, American  Search this
Medium:
paper (fiber product) and ink
Dimensions:
L x W: 4 1/16 x 5 3/4 in. (10.3 x 14.6 cm)
Type:
postcards
Place depicted:
Pompeii, Napoli, Italy, Europe
Date:
January 1960
Description:
Postcard from James Baldwin to his brother, David Baldwin, torn with the date address obscured. The message is asking David to wire James $50 to the S.S. Cristoforo Colombo. The ruins of the Macellum in Pompeii are depicted on the front of the postcard.
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:
2011.99.7
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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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/fd5f72dd71d-5e74-490c-b7ff-a81cf56fcadf
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.99.7