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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A poem written by Angelina Grimke.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between G. D. J. and Angelina Grimke, circa 1835
Date Created
1830/1840
Description
A poem written by Angelina Grimke.
Subject
Suffrage, Political participation, Abolitionists
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
The cover of The Moon Illustrated Weekly.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Cover of The Moon Illustrated Weekly, June 23, 1906
Date Created
1906-06-23
Description
The cover of The Moon Illustrated Weekly.
Subject
African American authors, African American poets, Harlem Renaissance
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A litany of Atlanta.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A Litany of Atlanta, October 11, 1906
Date Created
1906-10-11
Description
A litany of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American authors, African American men
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from John Hope to W.E.B. Dubois about their friendship.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between John Hope to W.E.B. Dubois, January 17, 1910
Date Created
1910-01-17
Description
Correspondence from John Hope to W.E.B. Dubois about their friendship.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A flier for a benefit featuring Aida Overton Walker.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Mercy Hosptial Benefit Flier, May 26, 1910
Date Created
1910-05-26
Description
A flier for a benefit featuring Aida Overton Walker.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American actors, Events and programs, African American women
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
View of Jean Toomer.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Jean Toomer, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
View of Jean Toomer.
Subject
African American authors, African American poets, Harlem Renaissance
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A portrait of Alberta Hunter. Written on recto: All my love to my darling Harold Sincerely, Alberta
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Alberta Hunter, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
A portrait of Alberta Hunter. Written on recto: All my love to my darling Harold Sincerely, Alberta
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people, African American arts, Singers
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A portrait of Bessie Smith. Written on recto: Photo, 1923, by Edward Elcha, courtesy of Rudi Blesh. Bessie Smith in 1923, the year of her first record, which sold 780,000 copies in six months. It earned her only $125, but it established her as the leading blues singer. From BESSIE SMITH: EMPRESS OF THE BLUES (Schirmer Books/Frank Music, April 15).
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Bessie Smith, 1923
Date Created
1923
Description
A portrait of Bessie Smith. Written on recto: Photo, 1923, by Edward Elcha, courtesy of Rudi Blesh. Bessie Smith in 1923, the year of her first record, which sold 780,000 copies in six months. It earned her only $125, but it established her as the leading blues singer. From BESSIE SMITH: EMPRESS OF THE BLUES (Schirmer Books/Frank Music, April 15).
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people, African American arts, Music--Performance, Singers
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Harold Jackman to Alain Locke about a potential trip to England.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, June 27, 1924
Date Created
1924-06-27
Description
Correspondence from Harold Jackman to Alain Locke about a potential trip to England.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Harold Jackman to Alain Locke regarding an appointment he made.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, October 31, 1924
Date Created
1924-10-31
Description
Correspondence from Harold Jackman to Alain Locke regarding an appointment he made.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Langston Hughes smokes a cigarette while writing.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Langston Hughes, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
Langston Hughes smokes a cigarette while writing.
Subject
African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A postcard of Ethel Waters. Written on recto: May you never [?] this from C[?]ul To Prince
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ethel Waters Postcard, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
A postcard of Ethel Waters. Written on recto: May you never [?] this from C[?]ul To Prince
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people, Music--Performance
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A portrait of Wallace Thurman. Written on verso: Wallace Thurman (1902-1934) author of "The Blacker the Berry" "Infants of the Spring"
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Wallace Thurman, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
A portrait of Wallace Thurman. Written on verso: Wallace Thurman (1902-1934) author of "The Blacker the Berry" "Infants of the Spring"
Subject
African American authors, Portraits and people, Harlem Renaissance
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A telegram from Wallace Thruman to Harold Jackman.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Telegram from Wallace Thruman to Harold Jackman, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
A telegram from Wallace Thruman to Harold Jackman.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"Song for a Suicide" Original Poem Signed by Langston Hughes, January 19, 1926
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"Song for a Suicide" Original Poem Signed by Langston Hughes, January 19, 1926
Date Created
1926-01-19
Subject
African American arts
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay about revisions to a letter.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between James Weldon Johnson and Claude McKay, October 17, 1927
Date Created
1927-10-17
Description
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay about revisions to a letter.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A letter from W.E.B. Du Bois to Countee Cullen.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Letter from W. E. B. Du Bois, January 21, 1928
Date Created
1928-01-21
Description
A letter from W.E.B. Du Bois to Countee Cullen.
Subject
African American authors, African American men, Events and programs
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A portrait of Claude McKay. Written on recto: Claude McKay, author of "Banjo" and "Home to Harlem," whose new novel, "Banana Bottom," will be published by Harper & Brothers on March 29th, has been living in Spain and Morocco for the last three years. The background of his novel is the island of Jamaica, British West Indies, where Mr. McKay was born. Written on verso: For Harold Jackman After a five year interval wit[?] the same sentiment. Claude McKay
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Claude McKay, circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
A portrait of Claude McKay. Written on recto: Claude McKay, author of "Banjo" and "Home to Harlem," whose new novel, "Banana Bottom," will be published by Harper & Brothers on March 29th, has been living in Spain and Morocco for the last three years. The background of his novel is the island of Jamaica, British West Indies, where Mr. McKay was born. Written on verso: For Harold Jackman After a five year interval wit[?] the same sentiment. Claude McKay
Subject
African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people, Harlem Renaissance
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Rose McClendon dressed as Medea. Written on verso: Rose McClendon as Medea; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission; Medea.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Rose McClendon, circa 1934
Date Created
1929/1939
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Rose McClendon dressed as Medea. Written on verso: Rose McClendon as Medea; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission; Medea.
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, African American singers, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Elizabeth Prophet to Harold Jackman asking for an address.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Elizabeth Prophet and Harold Jackman, December 12, 1930
Date Created
1930-12-12
Description
Correspondence from Elizabeth Prophet to Harold Jackman asking for an address.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection