Written by:

James Baldwin, American, 1924 - 1987  Search this

Received by:

Paula Baldwin Whaley, American  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W: 4 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (10.3 x 14.9 cm)

Type:

postcards

Place depicted:

Venice, Venezia, Italy, Europe

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

Date:

April 7, 1954

Description:

Postcard from James Baldwin to his sister Paula Baldwin telling her about the a gondola ride that he took on the Grand Canal in Venice. The Ca' d'Oro is depicted on the front of the post card.

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:

2011.99.8

Restrictions & Rights:

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification:

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd537ff0689-16f2-4496-bf0b-2d21cbd227aa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.99.8