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Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1955 November 25
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 225
Image Count:
21
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808/1809, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815, 1816, 1817, 1818, 1819, 1820. Image set number XCIc.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Abrahams, Peter, 1919-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Abrahams, Peter
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1955 June 22
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 111 | Folder 2091
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Stamped verso: Nora Holt and Peggy Adams at Yale. Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject (Name):
Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American composers, and African American critics
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Adams, Peggy, and Nora Douglas Holt
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1959 September 9
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 111 | Folder 2114
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Betty Allen, Lawrence Winter, Carol Brice / at Nora Holt's party for singers at the James / Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection of negro / arts and letters at the Yale University Library. Stamped verso: Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten / 146
Subject (Name):
Allen, Betty, 1930-, Brice, Carol, 1916-1985, and Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, African American musicians, African American women composers, and African American women singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Allen, Betty, with Carol Brice and Lawrence Winters
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1955 September 13
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 225
Image Count:
15
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 1761, 1762, 1763, 1764, 1765, 1766, 1767, 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, 1773, 1774, 1775. Image set number LXXXVIIIc.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Baldwin, James, 1924-1987
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Baldwin, James
Creator:
Mauriber, Saul
Published / Created:
1955 June 22
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 111 | Folder 2092
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Photography by Saul Mauriber.
Description:
In ink verso: Richard Banks and Nora Holt at Yale. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 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 > Banks, Richard, and Nora Douglas Holt
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1962 January 3
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 83 | Folder 1384
Image Count:
14
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Referred to Van Vechten by his former name, Le Roi Jones.
Description:
In ink verso: Le Roi Jones. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Name):
Baraka, Imamu Amiri, 1934-
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Baraka, Amiri
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1959 September 9
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 111 | Folder 2116
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Eugene Brice and Charlotte Holloman / at Nora Holt's party for singers at the James / Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection of Negro / arts and letters founded by Carl Van Vechten / in the Yale University Library. Stamped verso: Photograph by
Subject (Name):
Brice, Eugene, 1931-, Holloman, Charlotte, and Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, African American musicians, African American women composers, and African American women singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Brice, Eugene, and Charlotte Holloman
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Call Number:
JWJ Van Vechten
Collection Title:
Photographs of Blacks
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Claude McKay was an African American author and poet. His book "Songs of Jamaica" (1912) was the first published book of poetry in patios. He was married to Eulalie Lewars.
Description:
In pencil verso: Hughes Bequest. Stamped verso: Postcard / Defender.
Subject (Name):
McKay, Claude, 1890-1948
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Claude McKay
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1954 October 5
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 112 | Folder 2124
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Also known as Lady Bird Strickland.
Description:
In pencil verso: Eartha Kitt by / Ladybird Cleveland. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 Central Park West / 146 Central Park West / Cannot be reproduced without permission
Subject (Topic):
African American actors, African American artists, African American authors, African American dancers, African American women, and African American women singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Cleveland, Lady Bird. Eartha Kitt, circa 1954, painting
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964.
Published / Created:
1961 November 15
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 225
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide number 1782. Image set number CLXXXVIIIc.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Davis, Ossie and Dee, Ruby
Subject (Topic):
African American actors. and African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Davis, Ossie, and Ruby Dee
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1961 November 15
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 225
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781. Image set number CLXXVIIIc.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Dee, Ruby
Subject (Topic):
African American actors. and African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dee, Ruby
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1962 September 25
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 225
Image Count:
15
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 1782-1, 1782-2, 1782-3, 1782-4, 1782-5, 1782-6, 1782-7, 1782-8, 1782-9, 1782-10, 1782-11, 1782-12, 1782-13, 1782-14, 1782-15. Image set number CLXXVIIIc.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Dee, Ruby
Subject (Topic):
African American actors. and African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dee, Ruby
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1956 March 13
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 225
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 1901, 1902. Image set number XCIXc.
Description:
Stamped on verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten.
Subject (Name):
Demby, William
Subject (Topic):
African American authors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Demby, William
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1962 July 10
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 92 | Folder 1611
Image Count:
10
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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 223
Image Count:
7
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Abstract:
Slide numbers 700/1, 700/2, 700/3, 700/5, 700/6, 700/7, 700/8. Image set number LXXXVIc.
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1962 July 10
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 700/9, 700/10, 700/11. Image set number CLXXXVIc.
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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 93 | Folder 1623
Image Count:
6
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Nora Holt. Stamped verso: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 146 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
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Published / Created:
1959 September 9
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 1050
Collection Title:
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
Container / Volume:
Box 111 | Folder 2117
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
In ink verso: Margaret Tynes, Nora Holt and William Warfield / at Nora Holt's party for singers at the James / Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection of negro / arts and letters at the Yale University Library. Stamped verso: Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten /
Subject (Name):
Holt, Nora Douglas, 1885-1974, Tynes, Margaret, and Warfield, William
Subject (Topic):
African American authors, African American critics, African American musicians, African American women composers, and African American women singers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Holt, Nora, with Margaret Tynes and William Warfield
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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
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