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 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
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
Portrait of Emmett Wallace in a suit. Written on verso: "Babe" Wallace; see Ebony, May 1953; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission; January 6, 1933.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Emmett "Babe" Wallace, January 6, 1933
Date Created
1933-01-06
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Emmett Wallace in a suit. Written on verso: "Babe" Wallace; see Ebony, May 1953; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission; January 6, 1933.
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African Americans--Music, African American actors, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ethel Waters, 1933-1939
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ethel Waters, 1933-1939
Date Created
1933/1939
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African American actors, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Altonell Hines with a large collar around her shoulders. Written on verso: Altonell Hines in "Four Saints in Three Acts" by Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; Cannot be reproduced without permission; Date March 9, 1934; Number Xllle:31
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Altonell Hines, March 9, 1934
Date Created
1934-03-09
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Altonell Hines with a large collar around her shoulders. Written on verso: Altonell Hines in "Four Saints in Three Acts" by Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; Cannot be reproduced without permission; Date March 9, 1934; Number Xllle:31
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African American actors, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Edward Matthews dressed as St. Ignatus in Four Saints in Three Acts. Written on verso: Edward Matthews in "Four Saints in Three Acts" by Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; Cannot be reproduced without permission; Date March 9, 1934.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Edward Matthews, March 9, 1934
Date Created
1934-03-09
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Edward Matthews dressed as St. Ignatus in Four Saints in Three Acts. Written on verso: Edward Matthews in "Four Saints in Three Acts" by Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; Cannot be reproduced without permission; Date March 9, 1934.
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, African American singers, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Portrait of Beatrice Wayne dressed as St. Theresa. Written on verso: Beatrice Robinson Wayne as St. Theresa No. I in "Four Saints in Three Acts" by Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; Cannot be reproduced without permission; Date March 9, 1934.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Beatrice Robinson Wayne, March 9, 1934
Date Created
1934-03-09
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Description
Portrait of Beatrice Wayne dressed as St. Theresa. Written on verso: Beatrice Robinson Wayne as St. Theresa No. I in "Four Saints in Three Acts" by Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; Cannot be reproduced without permission; Date March 9, 1934.
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African American actors, African American women, 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 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
Edward Atkinson, June 25, 1942
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Edward Atkinson, June 25, 1942
Date Created
1942-06-25
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, Portraits and people, African American men
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Muriel Rahn, 1944-1950
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Muriel Rahn, 1944-1950
Date Created
1944
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African American actors, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Pearl Bailey and Others, 1946-1950
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Pearl Bailey and Others, 1946-1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, African American singers, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Dick Campbell, circa 1950
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Dick Campbell, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, African American businesspeople, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Leo Coleman, May 18, 1946
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Leo Coleman, May 18, 1946
Date Created
1946-05-18
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American dancers, Theatre and dance, African American actors, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ruby Hill, July 2, 1946
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ruby Hill, July 2, 1946
Date Created
1946-07-02
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, African American singers, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Earle Hyman, 1947-1956
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Earle Hyman, 1947-1956
Date Created
1947/1959
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Edna Thomas, March 8, 1948
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Edna Thomas, March 8, 1948
Date Created
1948-03-08
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Dots Johnson, June 26, 1948
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Dots Johnson, June 26, 1948
Date Created
1948-06-26
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Thelma Carpenter, March 9, 1949
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Thelma Carpenter, March 9, 1949
Date Created
1949-03-09
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American singers, African American actors, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ossie Davis, April 12, 1951
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Ossie Davis, April 12, 1951
Date Created
1951-04-12
Creator
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject
African American arts, African American actors, African American entertainers, Portraits and people
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection