The papers contain audiocassettes, videocassettes, photographs, correspondence, and printed material related to David Leeming's biography of James Baldwin,. The audiocassettes contain interviews with various family, friends, and colleagues of James Baldwin and his close friend and mentor, Beauford Delaney. The videocassettes contain television programs and an anthology of films on Baldwin. The photographs depict portraits of Baldwin and snapshots of Baldwin alone and with friends in his Saint-Paul-de-Vence residence and at other locations. Other Papers includes correspondence regarding Leeming's research and permissions for his biography on Baldwin, James Baldwin's autograph signature, and two published books by Leeming.
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Identifier:
JWJ MSS 172
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Creator:
Leeming, David Adams, 1937-
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date Span:
1950-2002
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Conditions Governing Access:
The materials are open for research. Boxes 1-8 (audiovisual material): Restricted fragile material. Reference copies may be requested. Consult Access Services for further information.
