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James Baldwin

Portraits of author at the March on Washinton.1963 - During writing and production of his Broadway show BLUES FOR MR. CHARLIE.1964 - At the Selma to Montgomery March.1965 - In St. Paul de Vence, France.1986.

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Press Conference during the World's Fair stall-in planning period. The press came to get James Baldwin's comments though he was not involved with the CORE group which was planning the demonstrations. 1964.
Press Conference during the World's Fair stall-in planning period. The press came to get James Baldwin's comments though he was not involved with the CORE group which was planning the demonstrations. 1964.
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James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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James Baldwin outside the ANTA Theater during the rehearsals for his play 'Blues For Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin outside the ANTA Theater during the rehearsals for his play 'Blues For Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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James Baldwin outside the ANTA Theater during the rehearsals for his play 'Blues For Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin outside the ANTA Theater during the rehearsals for his play 'Blues For Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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James Baldwin outside the ANTA Theater during the rehearsals for his play 'Blues For Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin outside the ANTA Theater during the rehearsals for his play 'Blues For Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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James Baldwin outside the ANTA Theater during the rehearsals for his play 'Blues For Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin outside the ANTA Theater during the rehearsals for his play 'Blues For Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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Outside the ANTA Washington Square Theater, James Baldwin signs his autograph for a young fan. New York City, 1964.
Outside the ANTA Washington Square Theater, James Baldwin signs his autograph for a young fan. New York City, 1964.
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Outside the ANTA Washington Square Theater, James Baldwin signs his autograph for a young fan. New York City, 1964.
Outside the ANTA Washington Square Theater, James Baldwin signs his autograph for a young fan. New York City, 1964.
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Outside the ANTA Washington Square Theater, James Baldwin signs his autograph for a young fan. New York City, 1964.
Outside the ANTA Washington Square Theater, James Baldwin signs his autograph for a young fan. New York City, 1964.
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James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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James Baldwin having a drink with his brother at a Broadway bar, New York City. 1965 “Many who saw Jimmy on television remember him as a scold. But if you knew him, he was the most tender, affectionate friend. He warned America that we were on the brink of racial chaos and we must find our way back to each other — hopefully through love. He could preach. And could he ever write. In a not-totally-sober moment, he confided that he became a writer because he thought he was ugly: The only way he could communicate with people was if they didn’t see him. Paradoxically, he became one of the most visible writers in the world, and nobody appreciated the irony of that more than Jimmy.”
James Baldwin having a drink with his brother at a Broadway bar, New York City. 1965 “Many who saw Jimmy on television remember him as a scold. But if you knew him, he was the most tender, affectionate friend. He warned America that we were on the brink of racial chaos and we must find our way back to each other — hopefully through love. He could preach. And could he ever write. In a not-totally-sober moment, he confided that he became a writer because he thought he was ugly: The only way he could communicate with people was if they didn’t see him. Paradoxically, he became one of the most visible writers in the world, and nobody appreciated the irony of that more than Jimmy.”
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James Baldwin having a drink with his brother at a Broadway bar, New York City. 1964.
James Baldwin having a drink with his brother at a Broadway bar, New York City. 1964.
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James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
James Baldwin in the office area of his upper west side apartment at the time of production of his play 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. 1964.
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James Baldwin at El Toro's restaurant at the time of his play
James Baldwin at El Toro's restaurant at the time of his play "Blues for Mr. Charley" at the ANTA theater. 1964.
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