The Cullen Jackman Memorial Collection (1881-1995) documents the artistic and creative nature of those of African descent. A series of note within this collection are the photographs by Carl Van Vechten, an American writer, artistic photographer, and patron of the Harlem Renaissance. An appreciator of the arts, Van Vechten promoted many of the major figures of the Renaissance through his photography, including Langston Hughes, Paul Robeson, Rose McClendon, and Ethel Waters. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
May 20, 2022

Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection

The Cullen Jackman Memorial Collection (1881-1995) documents the artistic and creative nature of those of African descent. A series of note within this collection are the photographs by Carl Van Vechten, an American writer, artistic photographer, and patron of the Harlem Renaissance. An appreciator of the arts, Van Vechten promoted many of the major figures of the Renaissance through his photography, including Langston Hughes, Paul Robeson, Rose McClendon, and Ethel Waters.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
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Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a collection of letters.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, March 11, 1942
Date Created
1942-03-11
Description
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a collection of letters.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding manuscripts and letters acquired for Yale.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, March 10, 1942
Date Created
1942-03-10
Description
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding manuscripts and letters acquired for Yale.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding Countee Cullen's manuscripts.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, March 6, 1942
Date Created
1942-03-06
Description
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding Countee Cullen's manuscripts.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
C. L. R. James, circa 1946
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
C. L. R. James, circa 1946
Date Created
1941/1951
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen, June 1941
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen, June 1941
Date Created
1941-06
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American poets, African American authors, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Avon Long dancing. Written on verso: Avon Long, star in "Porgy and Bess"; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Avon Long, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Avon Long dancing. Written on verso: Avon Long, star in "Porgy and Bess"; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, African American singers, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Langston Hughes, 1940-1949
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Langston Hughes, 1940-1949
Date Created
1940/1949
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American poets, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
An article about Katherine' Dunham's desire to establish a dance theatre.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"Chicago Girl Handles Assignment in ILGW," January 20, 1940
Date Created
1940-01-20
Description
An article about Katherine' Dunham's desire to establish a dance theatre.
Subject
African American women, African American arts, Theatre and dance
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ella Fitzgerald, January 19, 1940
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ella Fitzgerald, January 19, 1940
Date Created
1940-01-19
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African Americans--Music, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Romare Bearden. Written on verso: Sgt Romare Bearden, artist.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Romare Bearden, circa 1944
Date Created
1939/1949
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Romare Bearden. Written on verso: Sgt Romare Bearden, artist.
Subject
African American arts, African American artists, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Muriel Smith, circa 1944
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Muriel Smith, circa 1944
Date Created
1939/1949
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African American actors, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Archie Savage dancing. Written on verso: Archie Savage; Dancer; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Archie Savage, circa 1942
Date Created
1937/1947
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Archie Savage dancing. Written on verso: Archie Savage; Dancer; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission.
Subject
African American arts, African American dancers, Theatre and dance, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Paul Robeson, 1933-1942
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Paul Robeson, 1933-1942
Date Created
1937/1947
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of William Attaway.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
William Attaway, circa 1941
Date Created
1936/1946
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of William Attaway.
Subject
African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A portrait of Claude McKay. Written on recto: To my friend Harold Jackman. Sincerely, Claude McKay
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Claude McKay, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
A portrait of Claude McKay. Written on recto: To my friend Harold Jackman. Sincerely, Claude McKay
Subject
African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people, Harlem Renaissance
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Carl Van Vechten holding onto a chair.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Carl Van Vechten, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
Portrait of Carl Van Vechten holding onto a chair.
Subject
African American arts, Artists, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Cab Calloway in front of a floral background.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Cab Calloway, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Cab Calloway in front of a floral background.
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African Americans--Music, African American dancers, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Arna Bontemps standing with his son, Paul.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Arna Bontemps and Son Paul, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Arna Bontemps standing with his son, Paul.
Subject
African American arts, African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Harold Jackman, 1932-1946
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Harold Jackman, 1932-1946
Date Created
1932/1946
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American teachers, Art patronage, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection