James Baldwin letters and manuscripts, ca. 1950-1986.

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James Baldwin letters and manuscripts, ca. 1950-1986.

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The James Baldwin Letters and Manuscripts consist of letters James Baldwin wrote to his brother, David (1960-1986) discussing race relations of the 1960s, Baldwin's writings, and personal matters. There is an annotated typescript of "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (incomplete, 1950?), and a holograph play scenario entitled "The Sacrifice" (n.d.), in addition to a diary with six entries (1977-1978).

.2 lin. ft.

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6686049

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Baldwin, James, 1924-1987

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James Baldwin was a novelist, essayist, short story writer and playwright. Born in Harlem, he provided a literary voice during the period of civil rights activism in the 1950s and 1960s. His first novel, "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (1953) is a partially autobiographical account of his youth. His other novels include "Giovanni's Room" (1956) and "Another Country" (1962), both concerned with homosexuality as a theme. Baldwin's highly personal and analytical essay collections, "Notes of a...