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Imogene Delaney writes about Beauford Delaney's health. She laments that she has not been able to be in contact with him for too long. She asks him for James Baldwin's address and phone number. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

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Delia Delaney writes to Joseph Delaney telling him that a man came by looking for money that he owed him. She updates him on life in Knoxville, and wishes that he would go to church. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Delia Delaney writes that Melvin got shot in front of his house. She asks Joseph Delaney to take care of himself and his older brother. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Delia Delaney tells Joseph Delaney that she is suffering with problems in her feet and cannot move around as well. She asks Joseph Delaney to send her more updates on his life. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Delia Delaney writes to Beauford and Joseph Delaney asking if they would be willing to write to the Red Cross to see if she is eligible to receive her pension. Handwritten.

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Delia Delaney sends Joseph Delaney updates regarding the family and Knoxville. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Delia Delaney tells Joseph Delaney that she thinks of him always, even if she does not write to him. She gives him an update on various family members. Handwritten.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

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Imogene Delaney tells Beauford Delaney that he should think about being a writer. She recounts the family's enjoyable Thanksgiving. She also writes that she heard James Baldwin on the radio and said that he spoke with poise and grace. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Imogene Delaney writes to Beauford Delaney updating him on the affairs of the family. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Beauford Delaney writes Joseph Delaney, thanking him for his letter and expresses his love. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Beauford Delaney writes to Joseph Delaney asking how his life is going. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Beauford Delaney writes to Joseph Delaney about the passing of time and shows love and support. Handwritten.