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The Observer
1960s
Baldwin mentioned in article on the 'American literary scene'. (4 Dec 1960)
Baldwin referenced in review of Norman Mailer's work (1 Oct 1961)
‘Writers in search of a National Identity’, Julian Moyhahan (28 Jan 1962)
'New American Novels: the contest of art and sincerity', Julian Moynahan (12 Aug 1962)
Review of Another Country, Gene Baro (3 Feb 1963)
Mention of Baldwin in a review of The Defenders (TV programme) (28 Apr 1963)
Article mentioning Baldwin's leading a delegation meeting Bobby Kennedy (2 Jun 1963)
Uncredited Profile: ‘Negro Writer who Scorns U.S.’ (14 Jul 1963)
Detailed review of The Fire Next Time and much of Baldwin’s work and life. (14 Jul 1963)
Holiday Reading Guide recommendation of The Fire Next Time and Another Country (21 Jul 1963)
‘Britain-by Americans Who Live Here’, William S Rukeyser (4 Aug 1963)
Description of Baldwin as one of the civil rights movement's leaders. (25 Aug 1963)
Baldwin mentioned in coverage of upcoming civil rights march. (25 Aug 1963)
Bladwin mentioned in review of Bloke Modisane's book. (8 Sep 1963)
Mention of Baldwin's proposal to boycott Christmas spending. (22 Sep 1963)
'Books of the Year' recommends Another Country (22 Dec 1963)
In-depth reviews of reviews of Notes of a Native Son and Nobody Knows My Name. (23 Feb 1964)
Baldwin referenced in a review of a theatre production. (22 Nov 1964)
Short reviews of Go Tell it On the Mountain and Giovanni's Room (29 Nov 1964)
Review of Nothing Personal by John Gross (29 Nov 1964)
Review of a vinyl recording of Baldwin reading extracts from his work. (24 Jan 1965)
Report from JB’s promotional activities for Another Country and its media coverage. (21 Feb 1965)
Critical review of Blues for Charlie. (9 May 1965)
Mention of Baldwin in article about U.S. race riots. (15 Aug 1965)
Review of Amen Corner production by Penelope Gilliatt. (17 Oct 1965)
Irving Wardle review of Going to Meet the Man. (31 Oct 1965)
Baldwin detained at Heathrow for his association with Bertrand Russell. (28 May 1967)
John Coleman review of Tell Me How Long the Train’s Been Gone (23 Jun 1968)
Baldwin mentioned in criticism of William Douglas Home (20 Oct 1968)
Preview of a BBC programme about Baldwin (24 Nov 1968)
Baldwin referenced in a theatre review by Kenneth Tynan (9 Dec 1962)
Michael Joseph display ad for Another Country (3 Feb 1963)
Michael Joseph Display ad for The Fire Next Time (21 Jul 1963)
Display Ad for Foyles book shop mentioning The Fire Next Time (28 Jul 1963)
Baldwin’s take on Uncle Tom’s Cabin referenced in review of an Irish play (18 Aug 1963)
Display Ad for Foyles book shop mentioning The Fire Next Time (2) (18 Aug 1963)
Baldwin quoted in ‘Sayings of the Week’ (25 Aug 1963)
Display Ad for Foyles book shop mentioning The Fire Next Time (3) (22 Sep 1963)
Quote from Baldwin appears in ‘Sayings of the Year’ (29 Dec 1963)
Listing for a BBC programme that includes an appearance by Baldwin and Arthur Miller (1 Mar 1964)
Baldwin mentioned in a review of John Oliver Killens’ And Then We Heard the Thunder (1 Mar 1964)
Michael Joseph display ad for Notes of a Native Son and Nobody Knows My Name (22 Mar 1964)
Notes of a Native Son and Nobody Knows My Name listed amongst books of the month (29 Mar 1964)
Baldwin referenced in a review of George Ade’s work (5 Apr 1964)
Baldwin referenced in Lewis Nkosi’s piece on the “Negro revolt” in the U.S. (10 May 1964)
Listing for a radio production of Baldwin’s play (7 Jun 1964)
Baldwin mentioned in a piece about Harlem (26 Jul 1964)
Short review of The Fire Next Time (23 Aug 1964)
Display ad for Black Voices: New Writing by American Negroes (25 Oct 1964)
Baldwin quoted in ‘Sayings of the Week’ (2) (21 Feb 1965)
Display ad for production of Blues for Mr Charlie at Aldwych Theatre (21 Feb 1965)
Cartoonist Al Capp references Baldwin (7 Mar 1965)
Classified ad for a production of The Amen Corner at the Edinburgh Festival (21 Mar 1965)
Baldwin referenced in a review of Richard Wright’s Lawd Today (18 Apr 1965)
Baldwin referenced in a piece critical of the New Yorker magazine (25 Apr 1965)
Display ad for a production of Blues for Mr Charlie at the Actors Studio Theatre (25 Apr 1965)
Listings for Baldwin appearance on TV and a production of Blues for Mr Charlie (2 May 1965)
Preview of a production of Blues for Mr Charlie by Actors Studio Theatre (2) (2 May 1965)
Baldwin referenced in a theatre review of Chekov’s The Three Sisters (16 May 1965)
Listing for a programme featuring Baldwin (15 May 1965)
The Amen Corner listed in an ad for the Holland festival (23 May 1965)
Baldwin referenced in a review of Alain Albert’s The Crossing (18 Jul 1965)
Listing for a production of The Amen Corner at Edinburgh Festival (2) (22 Aug 1965)
Mention of Another Country being banned in Australia (22 Aug 1965)
Display ad for a Brian Epstein production of The Amen Corner (26 Sep 1965)
Listing for a Brian Epstein production of The Amen Corner (10 Oct 1965)
A preview of Brian Epstein’s production of The Amen Corner (10 Oct 1965)
A classified ad for Brian Epstein’s production of The Amen Corner (10 Oct 1965)
Display ad for a Brian Epstein production of The Amen Corner (2) (10 Oct 1965)
Listing for production of The Amen Corner (24 Oct 1965)
Nothing Personal referenced in a review of David Bailey’s Box of Pin-ups (12 Dec 1965)
Baldwin quoted in ‘Sayings of the Year’ (19 Dec 1965)
Baldwin referenced in a review of W.J. Weatherby’s Out of Hiding (22 May 1966)
Baldwin’s contribution to an edited volume highlighted in a display ad (6 Nov 1966)
Short review of Going to Meet the Man (16 Apr 1967)
Classified ad noting Baldwin’s writing on Vietnam for ENVOY magazine (10 Sep 1967)
Baldwin quoted in a preview of a TV broadcast of Cabin in the Sky (16 Jun 1968)
Michael Joseph display ad for Tell Me How Long the Train’s Been Gone (23 Jun 1968)
Baldwin referenced in a review of a Robert Hillier play (4 Aug 1968)
A listing for a programme about Baldwin entitled My Childhood (24 Nov 1968)