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Call Number:

PH-10251

Collection Name:

James Baldwin Literary File Photography Collection

Creator:

Weissman, Mottke, 1923- (1923 - )

No. of Items:

1 photograph

Span Dates:

likely 1967-1968

Description:

The collection consists of a publicity photograph of James Baldwin that was used for his book The Amen Corner (New York: Dial Press, 1968). The photograph was removed from a copy of the book that is located in the Center's library (call number ). Item-level information follows.

957:0162:0001 -- Mottke Weissman (American, born 1923). James Baldwin, 1967-1968. Gelatin silver print, 18.8 x 12.8 cm.

This collection forms a part of the Literary Files Photography Collection is comprised of photographs and albums withdrawn from the libraries and/or papers of literary figures, and generally includes portraits and images by, collected by, of, and/or related to those entities.

Accession No(s):

957:0162:0001

Location(s):

Baldwin, J., Lit File (957:0162:0001)
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Item(s):

Artist/Maker Weissman, Mottke, 1923- (1923 - )
Title [James Baldwin]
Date 1967-1968
Medium Gelatin silver print
Dimensions 18.8 x 12.8 cm; 7 2/5 x 5 in
Accession
Number
957:0162:0001