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Creator:
Published / Created:
[c1928]
Call Number:
JWJ Zan W586 928n
Image Count:
36
Publisher:
Haldeman-Julius Publications
Subject (Topic):
African American arts, American literature, African American authors, History and criticism, Literature, Black authors, African American musicians, and Musicians, Black
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The Negro's contribution to American culture : the sudden flowering of a genius-laden artistic movement
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 February 27
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 84 | Folder 1404
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Gladys Bentley / Prentiss Taylor / Nora Holt / Harlem. Stamped verso: Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten
Subject (Name):
Bentley, Gladys, Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974, and Taylor, Prentiss, 1907-
Subject (Topic):
African American artists, African American authors, African American critics, African American musicians, African American women composers, and African American women jazz singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Bentley, Gladys, and Nora Douglas Holt and Prentiss Taylor at Harlem, New York City
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 March 18
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1619
Image Count:
14
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
On verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, and African American musicians
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Holt, Nora Douglas
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 August 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 96 | Folder 1705
Image Count:
22
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
On verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 146 Central Park West. Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Larsen, Nella
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American women, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Larsen, Nella
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 March 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 101 | Folder 1809
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Inscription: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten"
Subject (Name):
Peterson, Dorothy
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American women authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Peterson, Dorothy Randolph
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 February 27
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1624
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Nora Holt / Harlem. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, and African American musicians
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Holt, Nora Douglas, at Harlem, New York City
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 September 11
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1650
Image Count:
16
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Harold Jackman. Stamped verso: Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Jackman, Harold, 1901-1961
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, African American gay men, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Jackman, Harold
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 December 3
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1668
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In pencil verso: Mr.and Mrs. James Weldon Johnson. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Grace Nail, 1885-1976 and Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American college teachers, African American diplomats, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Johnson, Grace Nail, and James Weldon Johnson
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 March 20
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1671
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: James Weldon Johnson. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Grace Nail, 1885-1976 and Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American college teachers, African American diplomats, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Johnson, James Weldon
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 March 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 96 | Folder 1704
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso:Nella Larsen Imes. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten
Subject (Name):
Larsen, Nella
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American women, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Larsen, Nella
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 March 27
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1632
Image Count:
18
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Two prints formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Hughes bequest. In ink verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hughes, Langston
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 March 27
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1633
Image Count:
16
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
One print formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Langston Hughes. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hughes, Langston
Creator:
Published / Created:
1932 March 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 96 | Folder 1707
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Jerome Sidney Peterson identified by Van Vechten as Sidney Peterson.
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten
Subject (Name):
Larsen, Nella and Peterson, Dorothy
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, and Physicians, African American
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Larsen, Nella, with Dorothy Randolph Peterson and Jerome Sidney Peterson
Creator:
Published / Created:
1934 October 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1620
Image Count:
16
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, and African American musicians
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Holt, Nora Douglas
Creator:
Published / Created:
1934 November 9
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1638
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
On verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Hurston, Zora Neale
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American women
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hurston, Zora Neale, at Chicago, Illinois
Creator:
Published / Created:
1934 November 23
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 96 | Folder 1706
Image Count:
10
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
On verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Larsen, Nella
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American women, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Larsen, Nella
Creator:
Published / Created:
1934 April 13
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 97 | Folder 1750
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Claude McKay. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
McKay, Claude, 1890-1948
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > McKay, Claude
Creator:
Published / Created:
1935 April 3
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1637
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
On verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Hurston, Zora Neale
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American women
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hurston, Zora Neale
Creator:
Published / Created:
1935 March 22
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 96 | Folder 1725
Image Count:
14
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Also known as Geraldyn Dismond.
Description:
In ink verso: Geraldyn Dismond. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Major, Gerri, 1894-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American women
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major, Gerri
Creator:
Published / Created:
1935 December 27
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1651
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In pencil verso: Harold Jackman. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Jackman, Harold, 1901-1961
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, African American gay men, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Jackman, Harold
Creator:
Published / Created:
1935 January 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 88 | Folder 1500
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Drummer is one of the cast members, either Exebro Ejiho, Uno Eno, Sakor Jar, or Abrodun Salakox.
Description:
In ink verso: Asadata Dafora & drummer. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Dafora, Asadata, 1890-1965
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American musicians
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dafora, Asadata, as Bridegroom and with a drummer in Kykunkor (The Witch Woman), opera by Asadata Dafora
Creator:
Published / Created:
1935 January 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 88 | Folder 1501
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Asadata Dafora. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Dafora, Asadata, 1890-1965
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dafora, Asadata, as Bridegroom in Kykunkor (The Witch Woman), opera by Asadata Dafora
Creator:
Published / Created:
1935 February 15
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 103 | Folder 1857
Image Count:
20
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Robeson, Paul, Jr., 1927-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Robeson, Paul, Jr.
Creator:
Published / Created:
1936 February 16
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 100 | Folder 1785
Image Count:
18
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Also known as Richard Bruce.
Description:
Inscription: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 146 Central Park West. Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Nugent, Bruce, 1906-1987
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American painters
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Nugent, Bruce
Creator:
Published / Created:
1936 July 15
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1673
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
One print includes an inscription by Johnson on its recto to Walter White.
Description:
In ink recto: For my good friend / Walter White / James Weldon Johnson. In pencil verso: 654. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Grace Nail, 1885-1976 and Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American college teachers, African American diplomats, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Johnson, James Weldon, at his home, Five Acres, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Creator:
Published / Created:
1937 August 29
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1621
Image Count:
14
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Nora Holt. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, African American musicians, and African American women composers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Holt, Nora Douglas
Creator:
Published / Created:
1937 July 11
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1653
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Harold Jackman. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Jackman, Harold, 1901-1961
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, African American gay men, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Jackman, Harold
Creator:
Published / Created:
1937 July 11
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 101 | Folder 1810
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Peterson, Dorothy
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American educators
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Peterson, Dorothy Randolph
Creator:
Published / Created:
1937 July 11
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 101 | Folder 1811
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Identified by Van Vechten as Sidney Peterson.
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Peterson, Dorothy
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, and Physicians, African American
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Peterson, Dorothy Randolph, and Jerome Sidney Peterson
Creator:
Published / Created:
1938 July 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 112 | Folder 2132
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: 411 James Weldon Johnson / by Augusta Savage (clay). Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938 and Savage, Augusta, 1892-1962
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American college teachers, African American diplomats, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Savage, Augusta. James Weldon Johnson, 1938, sculpture
Creator:
Published / Created:
1938 December 30
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 109 | Folder 1989
Image Count:
26
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Also known as Carl Darrow.
Subject (Name):
White, Walter, Jr
Subject (Topic):
African American actors, African American authors, and African American singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > White, Walter Carl Darrow
Creator:
Published / Created:
1939 June 8
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1636
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
One print formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Langston Hughes. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hughes, Langston, at 4th Street, Manhattan, New York City
Creator:
Published / Created:
1939 April 24
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 101 | Folder 1806
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Perry, Edward G .
Creator:
Published / Created:
1939 August 18
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 101 | Folder 1814
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Subject (Name):
Peterson, Jerome B
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American diplomats
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Peterson, Jerome Bowers
Creator:
Published / Created:
1941 September 20
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 88 | Folder 1498
Image Count:
28
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Inscription: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 146 Central Park West. Cannot be reproduced without permission."
Subject (Name):
Cullen, Countee, 1903-1946
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American poets, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Cullen, Countee, at Central Park, New York City
Creator:
Published / Created:
1941 October 29
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 83 | Folder 1368
Image Count:
18
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Inscription: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Attaway, William
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American composers, Playwriting, and Television writing
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Attaway, William
Creator:
Published / Created:
1941 October 29
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 223
Image Count:
3
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 662, 663, 664. Image set number CCCLXXVII.
Subject (Name):
Attaway, William
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Attaway, William
Creator:
Published / Created:
1941 September 16
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 109 | Folder 1990
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Also known as Carl Darrow.
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
White, Walter, Jr
Subject (Topic):
African American actors, African American authors, and African American singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > White, Walter Carl Darrow
Creator:
Published / Created:
1942 November 27
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 107 | Folder 1948
Image Count:
16
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Walker, Margaret, 1915-1998
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, African American intellectuals, and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Walker, Margaret
Creator:
Published / Created:
1942 June 11
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 223
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 142, 143. Image set number IVa.
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American poets., and Harlem Renaissance.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hughes, Langston
Creator:
Published / Created:
1942 June 18
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 89 | Folder 1542
Image Count:
26
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Owen Dodson. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dodson, Owen
Creator:
Published / Created:
1942 August 14
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2069
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American college teachers, African American diplomats, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. North 25th Street and Ridge Avenue. James Weldon Johnson Homes
Creator:
Published / Created:
1942 June 11
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1635
Image Count:
14
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
One print formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Hughes bequest. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hughes, Langston
Creator:
Published / Created:
1942 June 11
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 85 | Folder 1419
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
One print formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Langston Hughes / Arna Bontemps / Harold Jackman. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Bontemps, Arna Wendell, 1902-1973, Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967, and Jackman, Harold, 1901-1961
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Bontemps, Arna, with Langston Hughes and Harold Jackman
Creator:
Published / Created:
1942 July 8
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 103 | Folder 1858
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Robeson, Paul
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Robeson, Paul, Jr.
Creator:
Published / Created:
1942 November 29
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 109 | Folder 1991
Image Count:
10
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Also known as Carl Darrow.
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
White, Walter, Jr
Subject (Topic):
African American actors, African American authors, and African American singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > White, Walter Carl Darrow
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2036
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Owen Dodson at the Stage Door Canteen with Vernon Crane (W) busboy. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Crane, Vernon and Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Crane, Vernon, and Owen Dodson
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2035
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Owen Dodson at the Stage Door Canteen with Vernon Crane (W) busboy. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Crane, Vernon and Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Crane, Vernon, and Owen Dodson
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2044
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso:Stage Door Canteen. USCG Frank Piro (Killer Joe) W., Owen Dodson (N), Charles Sebree (N), Saul Mauriber (W) busboy. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American artists, African American authors, and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dodson, Owen, with Saul Mauriber, Frank "Killer Joe" Piro, and Charles Sebree
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2037
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Stage Door Canteen. Owen Dodson (N), Charles Sebree (N), Vernon Crane (W) busboy, (?) Porter (W). Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Crane, Vernon and Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American artists, African American authors, and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Crane, Vernon, with Owen Dodson, Allen Porter, and Charles Sebree
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2043
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In pencil verso: Owen Dodson. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dodson, Owen
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2040
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In pencil verso: Hiram Sherman-, Bill Raney, Phil Denman, Owen Dodson - Stage Door Canteen. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Denman, Phil, with Owen Dodson, William Raney, and Hiram Sherman
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2042
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Owen Dodson. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dodson, Owen
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 August 9
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2028
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Stage Door Canteen:/ Capt. Harold Jackman (N) / Junior Hostess Shirley Booth / PFC Bob Moore* / Seaman 2/c Irving Speigel / *son of. Stamped verso: Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Jackman, Harold, 1901-1961
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, African American gay men, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Booth, Shirley, with Harold Jackman, Bob Moore, and Irving Speigel
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 3
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2048
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In pencil verso: Harold Jackman / Stage Door Canteen. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Jackman, Harold, 1901-1961
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, African American gay men, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Jackman, Harold
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 April 8
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2032
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Print formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Hughes bequest. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Coburn, Herbert, with Helen Ford, Langston Hughes, Dorothy Gallagher, Andy Mann, and Frank "Killer Joe" Piro, as well as others obscured in image
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 April 8
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2033
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Prints formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Hughes bequest. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Coburn, Herbert, with Helen Ford, Langston Hughes, Terry Keane, J. H. Keller, and Andy Mann
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 April 8
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2046
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
One print formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In ink verso: Langston Hughes, busboy, at the Stage / Door Canteen with Helen Ford (seated) / senior hostess, Terry Keane, junior hostess. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ford, Helen, with Langston Hughes and Teri Keane
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 August 14
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 100 | Folder 1789
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped on verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Ottley, Roi, 1906-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American journalists, and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ottley, Roi
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 August 9
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2050
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Peterson, Dorothy and Rutherford, Tom
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American educators, and Male actors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Peterson, Dorothy Randolph, and Tom Rutherford
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 February 17
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2039
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Dodson, Owen, 1914-
Subject (Topic):
African American artists, African American authors, African American poets, Dancers, and Soldiers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Denman, Phil, with Owen Dodson, Allen Porter, Frank "Killer Joe" Piro, Charles Sebree, and Don Smith
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 January 6
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 107 | Folder 1949
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Wallace, Emmett Babe, 1909-
Subject (Topic):
African American actors, African American authors, African American composers, African American entertainers, African American musicians, and African American singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Wallace, Emmett Babe
Creator:
Published / Created:
1944 March 9
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1660
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In pencil verso: C.L.R. James. Stamped verso: Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American political activists
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > James, C. L. R. (Cyril Lionel Robert)
Creator:
Published / Created:
1943 April 8
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 110 | Folder 2047
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
One print formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Hughes bequest. In ink verso: Langston Hughes / as Stage Door / Canteen Volunteer Worker / during World War II, / New York, Winter, 1944, / with actress Peggy Anne Garnes. In ink verso: Around / Feb. 16, / 1944. Stamped verso: Photograph
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hughes, Langston, with Teri Keane, J. H. Keller, and Andy Mann
Creator:
Published / Created:
1946 March 8
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 223
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 695, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700. Image set number CCXXXIVa.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Himes, Chester B., 1909-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Himes, Chester B.
Creator:
Published / Created:
1946 July 18
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 223
Image Count:
10
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761, 762, 763, 764. Image set number CCXXXVIa.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, African American educators., and African American political activists.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt)
Creator:
Published / Created:
1946 September 28
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 90 | Folder 1550
Image Count:
24
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Rudolph Dunbar. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Dunbar, Rudolph
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American musicians
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dunbar, Rudolph
Creator:
Published / Created:
1946 July 18
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 90 | Folder 1548
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Identified by Van Vechten as Shirley Graham.
Description:
In pencil verso: Shirley Graham. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Du Bois, Shirley Graham, 1896-1977
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American composers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Du Bois, Shirley Graham
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 April 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 87 | Folder 1465
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Inscription: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 146 Central Park West. Cannot be reproduced without permission."
Subject (Name):
Cayton, Horace R. (Horace Roscoe), 1903-1970
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American sociologists
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Cayton, Horace R. (Horace Roscoe), at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 April 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 85 | Folder 1417
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Inscription: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Bontemps, Arna Wendell, 1902-1973
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Bontemps, Arna, and Paul Bontemps at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 March 27
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 85 | Folder 1424
Image Count:
16
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Inscription: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Braithwaite, William Stanley, 1878-1962
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, and African American poets
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Braithwaite, William Stanley
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 April 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 224
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide number 887. Image set number CCLVIa.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Geographic):
Nashville (Tenn.)
Subject (Name):
Bontemps, Arna Wendell, 1902-1973, Bontemps, Paul., and Fisk University
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Bontemps, Arna, and Paul Bontemps at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 June 13
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 224
Image Count:
11
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 996, 997, 998, 999, 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006. Image set number CCLIXa.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Motley, Willard, 1909-1965
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Motley, Willard
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 April 25
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1664
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In pencil verso: Marie and Charles S. Johnson. Stamped verso: Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Charles Spurgeon, 1893-1956
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American educators
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Johnson, Charles Spurgeon, at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 April 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 85 | Folder 1418
Image Count:
10
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Two prints formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Hughes bequest. In ink verso: At Fisk University. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Bontemps, Arna, with Horace R. (Horace Roscoe) Cayton and Langston Hughes at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 April 26
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 85 | Folder 1431
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Print formerly formed part of the Langston Hughes bequest.
Description:
In pencil verso: Hughes bequest. In ink verso: At Fisk University. Maurice Brooks, Ruby Wright, me. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Brooks, Maurice, with Langston Hughes and Ruby Wright at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 April 25
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 85 | Folder 1414
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: At Fisk University: Arna and Alberta Bontemps / Helen Pollock, Arna Alexander Bontemps with Langston Hughes / Fania Marinoff. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Bontemps, Arna Wendell, 1902-1973 and Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and Harlem Renaissance
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Bontemps, Alberta, with Arna Bontemps, Arna Alexander Bontemps, Langston Hughes, Fania Marinoff, and Helen Pollock at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee
Creator:
Published / Created:
1947 June 13
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 100 | Folder 1781
Image Count:
22
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. 146 Central Park West, Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Motley, Willard, 1909-1965
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Motley, Willard
Creator:
Published / Created:
1948 November 12
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 101 | Folder 1820
Image Count:
14
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
On verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 101 Central Park West. Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Petry, Ann Lane, 1911-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American journalists, and African American women social reformers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Petry, Ann
Creator:
Published / Created:
1948 December 10
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 224
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 1447, 1448, 1449, 1450. Image set number XIIIb.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Smith, William Gardner, 1927-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Smith, William Gardner
Creator:
Published / Created:
1948 January 21
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 94 | Folder 1663
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Marie and Charles S. Johnson. Stamped verso: Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Charles Spurgeon, 1893-1956
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American educators
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Johnson, Charles Spurgeon, and Marie Antoinette Burgette Johnson
Creator:
Published / Created:
1948 December 10
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 105 | Folder 1908
Image Count:
14
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Smith, William Gardner, 1927-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Smith, William Gardner
Creator:
Published / Created:
1950 November 7
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 105 | Folder 1918
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Tarry, Ellen, 1906-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American journalists
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Tarry, Ellen
Creator:
Published / Created:
1951 July 4
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 224
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 970, 971, 972, 973. Image set number LXXVIIb.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Major, Gerri, 1894-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American journalists.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major, Gerri
Creator:
Published / Created:
1951 August 3
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 224
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979. Image set number LXXVIIIb.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Major, Gerri, 1894-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American journalists.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major, Gerri
Creator:
Published / Created:
1951 September 23
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 224
Image Count:
3
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 980, 981, 982. Image set number LXXXIIb.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Major, Gerri, 1894-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American journalists.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major, Gerri
Creator:
Published / Created:
1951 July 4
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 224
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 983, 984, 895, 986. Image set number LXXXIIIb.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Major, Gerri, 1894-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American journalists.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major, Gerri
Creator:
Published / Created:
1951 August 3
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 96 | Folder 1726
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Gerri Major. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Major, Gerri, 1894-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American women
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major, Gerri
Creator:
Published / Created:
1951 September 23
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 96 | Folder 1727
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Gerri Major. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Major, Gerri, 1894-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors and African American women
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major, Gerri
Creator:
Published / Created:
1952 October 19
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 95 | Folder 1693
Image Count:
38
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
On verso: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 146 Central Park West. Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Kitt, Eartha
Subject (Topic):
African American actors, African American authors, African American dancers, African American women, and African American women singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Kitt, Eartha
Creator:
Published / Created:
1955 June 28
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 92 | Folder 1610
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Chester Himes. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Himes, Chester B., 1909-1984
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Himes, Chester B.
Creator:
Published / Created:
1952 November 13
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 224
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 1366, 1367, 1368, 1369, 1370, 1371, 1372, 1373. Image set number XIc.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Mittelholzer, Edgar
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mittelholzer, Edgar
Creator:
Published / Created:
1953 March 18
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 93 | Folder 1622
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Nora Holt. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, and African American musicians
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Holt, Nora Douglas
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