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 Between G. D. J. and Angelina Grimke, circa 1835
1830/1840
A poem written by Angelina Grimke.
Suffrage, Political participation, Abolitionists
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A poem written by Angelina Grimke.
Cover of The Moon Illustrated Weekly, June 23, 1906
1906-06-23
The cover of The Moon Illustrated Weekly.
African American authors, African American poets, Harlem Renaissance
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
The cover of The Moon Illustrated Weekly.
A Litany of Atlanta, October 11, 1906
1906-10-11
A litany of Atlanta.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American authors, African American men
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A litany of Atlanta.
Correspondence Between John Hope to W.E.B. Dubois, January 17, 1910
1910-01-17
Correspondence from John Hope to W.E.B. Dubois about their friendship.
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from John Hope to W.E.B. Dubois about their friendship.
Mercy Hosptial Benefit Flier, May 26, 1910
1910-05-26
A flier for a benefit featuring Aida Overton Walker.
Portraits and people, African American actors, Events and programs, African American women
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A flier for a benefit featuring Aida Overton Walker.
Jean Toomer, circa 1925
1920/1930
View of Jean Toomer.
African American authors, African American poets, Harlem Renaissance
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
View of Jean Toomer.
Alberta Hunter, circa 1925
1920/1930
A portrait of Alberta Hunter. Written on recto: All my love to my darling Harold Sincerely, Alberta
African American women, Portraits and people, African American arts, Singers
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A portrait of Alberta Hunter. Written on recto: All my love to my darling Harold Sincerely, Alberta
Bessie Smith, 1923
1923
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).
African American women, Portraits and people, African American arts, Music--Performance, Singers
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial 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).
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, June 27, 1924
1924-06-27
Correspondence from Harold Jackman to Alain Locke about a potential trip to England.
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Harold Jackman to Alain Locke about a potential trip to England.
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, October 31, 1924
1924-10-31
Correspondence from Harold Jackman to Alain Locke regarding an appointment he made.
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Harold Jackman to Alain Locke regarding an appointment he made.
Langston Hughes, circa 1930
1925/1935
Langston Hughes smokes a cigarette while writing.
African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Langston Hughes smokes a cigarette while writing.
Ethel Waters Postcard, circa 1930
1925/1935
A postcard of Ethel Waters. Written on recto: May you never [?] this from C[?]ul To Prince
African American women, Portraits and people, Music--Performance
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A postcard of Ethel Waters. Written on recto: May you never [?] this from C[?]ul To Prince
Wallace Thurman, circa 1930
1925/1935
A portrait of Wallace Thurman. Written on verso: Wallace Thurman (1902-1934) author of "The Blacker the Berry" "Infants of the Spring"
African American authors, Portraits and people, Harlem Renaissance
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial 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"
Telegram from Wallace Thruman to Harold Jackman, circa 1930
1925/1935
A telegram from Wallace Thruman to Harold Jackman.
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators, African American authors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A telegram from Wallace Thruman to Harold Jackman.
"Song for a Suicide" Original Poem Signed by Langston Hughes, January 19, 1926
1926-01-19
African American arts
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"Song for a Suicide" Original Poem Signed by Langston Hughes, January 19, 1926
Correspondence Between James Weldon Johnson and Claude McKay, October 17, 1927
1927-10-17
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay about revisions to a letter.
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay about revisions to a letter.
Letter from W. E. B. Du Bois, January 21, 1928
1928-01-21
A letter from W.E.B. Du Bois to Countee Cullen.
African American authors, African American men, Events and programs
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A letter from W.E.B. Du Bois to Countee Cullen.
Claude McKay, circa 1933
1928/1938
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
African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people, Harlem Renaissance
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial 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
Rose McClendon, circa 1934
1929/1939
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
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.
African American arts, African American actors, African American singers, African American women, Portraits and people
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial 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.
Correspondence Between Elizabeth Prophet and Harold Jackman, December 12, 1930
1930-12-12
Correspondence from Elizabeth Prophet to Harold Jackman asking for an address.
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Elizabeth Prophet to Harold Jackman asking for an address.