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Box 3

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Contains 214 Results:

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Bob Blackburn; New York, New York, 1953 October 16

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 32, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.32.1
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Bob Blackburn tells Beauford Delaney that he has been working on some writings and that he wishes he could come to Paris. He says that he has been teaching French to a young Japanese lady who will be going to Paris soon. Typescript. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1953 October 16

Postcard to Beauford Delaney from Bob Blackburn; Paris, France, undated

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 32, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.32.2
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Depicts black and white image of Senlis Cathedral. Bob Blackburn tells Beauford Delaney that he dropped by to say hello. Handwritten.

Dates: undated

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Bob Blackburn; New York, New York, undated

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 32, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.32.3
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Bob Blackburn tells Beauford Delaney about problems about being separated from Robert while they try and find an apartment. He also tells him to get in touch with George Gigantes, who knows him through Henry Miller. Typescript.

Dates: undated

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Bob Blackburn; New York, New York, undated

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 32, item: 4
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.32.4
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Bob Blackburn writes Beauford Delaney telling him that Robert would love to hear to from him. He also tells him that he should teach the French a few things about manners. Typescript.

Dates: undated

Postcard to Beauford Delaney from Dorothy Block; Washington D.C., 1955 January 29

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 33, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.33.1
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Depicts a black and white image of Giuliano De' Medici by Verrocchio. Dorothy Block writes Beauford Delaney to tell him that they are thinking of him and enjoyed receiving his letter. Handwritten.

Dates: 1955 January 29

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Dorothy Block; New York, New York, 1964 November 3

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 33, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.33.2
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Dorothy Block thanks Beauford Delaney for sending two letters and hopes that the time he spent at Sollies Toucas was refreshing. Dorothy writes about the changes that have occurred in Greenwich Village and how you can never go back home. Handwritten.

Dates: 1964 November 3

Postcard to Beauford Delaney from Dorothy Block; Westchester, New York, 1966 August 3

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 33, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.33.3
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Depicts a color image of Statue of Horace Greeley. Dorothy Block tells Beauford Delaney that they are spending a two week vacation in Westchester County, NY and hope that he is doing well. Handwritten.

Dates: 1966 August 3

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Dorothy Block; New York, New York, 1967 September 10

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 33, item: 4
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.33.4
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Dorothy Block sends Beauford Delaney photographs of them that were taken while in Paris. Handwritten.

Dates: 1967 September 10

Greeting Card to Beauford Delaney from Dorothy Block; New York, New York, 1968 December 10

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 33, item: 5
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.33.5
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Depicts color image of silk screen by Gregorio Prestopino and quotation by James Baldwin. Greeting card sent to Beauford Delaney from Dorothy and Bob Block. Typescript/Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1968 December 10

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Leonard Bocour; New York, New York, 1970 May 14

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 34, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.34.1
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Leonard Bocour tells Beauford Delaney that it was a pleasure seeing him, and sends him several large tubes of Bocour oil paints. Typescript.

Dates: 1970 May 14

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Charles Boggs; Paris, France, 1961 July 27

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.1
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Charles Boggs writes Beauford Delaney telling him that he heard about his accident. He tells him not to worry about money. He thanks Beauford Delaney for the nice letter that he wrote from Brindisi. Gita Boggs tells Beauford Delaney not to worry about anything and that Darthea Speyer will be arriving in Athens tomorrow and will get in touch with him. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1961 July 27

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Charles Boggs; Paris, France, 1962 October 9

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.2
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Charles Boggs asks Beauford Delaney if he would be able to watch over Gordon Boggs while he and Gita Boggs meet a friend from Sweden. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1962 October 9

Letter to James Baldwin from Charles Boggs; Paris, France, 1963

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.3
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Charles Boggs asks James Baldwin if he would come have dinner at their house with Beauford Delaney while he is in Paris. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1963

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Charles Boggs; Paris, France, 1963 August 13

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 4
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.4
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Charles Boggs gives Beauford Delaney the address of Saki Oura, and asks him to write to him. Handwritten.

Dates: 1963 August 13

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Charles Boggs; Paris, France, 1963 August 21

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 5
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.5
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Charles Boggs describes a demonstration and event for James Baldwin's initiative. He tells them that he hopes coverage from the event will be aired on US television before next week. Mixed media. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1963 August 21

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Charles Boggs; Paris, France, 1963 August 25

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 6
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.6
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Charles Boggs sends a news articles about the march and protest of Americans in Paris for racial integration. Handwritten. Envelope and newspaper clippings attached.

Dates: 1963 August 25

Greeting Card to Beauford Delaney from Charles Boggs; Paris, France, 1963 August 29

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 7
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.7
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Depicts a black and white image of child breast feeding. Charles Boggs tells Beauford Delaney that if he needs money he can send him a money order. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1963 August 29

Letter to Lawrence Calcagno from Charles Boggs; Paris, France, 1963 September 24

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 8
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.8
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Charles Boggs writes to Lawrence Calcagno to tell him that he is happy he is doing well in California. He tells him that his thoughts and prayers go to all in the States who are fighting for freedoms against injustice and those across the world who are doing the same. Handwritten.

Dates: 1963 September 24

Postcard to Beauford Delaney from Charles Boggs; Stockholm, Sweden, 1963 December 31

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 9
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.9
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Depicts color image of Roland Svensson impressionistic winter landscape. Charles Boggs updates Beauford Delaney about when they will be returning to Paris. Handwritten.

Dates: 1963 December 31

Postcard to Beauford Delaney from Charles Boggs; Stockholm, Sweden, 1964 July 4

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35, item: 10
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.3.35.10
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Depicts color image of sail boats. Gita Boggs sends her regards and love from Stockholm to Beauford Delaney. Handwritten.

Dates: 1964 July 4