[Images of Black celebrities and historical figures], 1842-1960sRhodehamel, Josephine DeWitt, 1901-2000, collector[1842-1960s]engThe collection includes photographs, clippings, and copies of drawings primarily of well-known Black artists, writers, activists, political figures, singers, actors, musicians, scholars, and other figures throughout history. Most of the images depict Black Americans who lived during the first half of the 20th century, but a small number depict people from other countries and at least one image dates to the 19th century. Nearly all of the images are black and white. The collection includes approximately 180 images mounted on paper (23 x 15 cm), with the person's name and sometimes additional biographical information on the verso or recto, as well as a folder of loose magazine and newspapers clippings, photographs, and a small number of additional mounted images of various sizes. The collection also includes a small number of images of white people who supported Black liberation in some way. Also included is a 1932 letter from the Alfred A. Knopf Publicity Department to Josephine DeWitt, regarding her request for a copy of a photograph of Langston HughesJosephine DeWitt Rhodehamel (1901-2000) was a librarian in California and co-authored Ina Coolbrith: Librarian and Laureate of California (1973).In English.Title devised by cataloger from original label.3 nitrate negatives were removed from the collection for digitization and discard in compliance with Yale University policy. Surrogate images will be available in the future. Please consult Access Services for more information.