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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"Paul Robeson" The Play, The Protest, The Legacy, & The Lessons, May 12, 1978 1978-05-12 A flier advertising an open forum. African American authors, Events and programs, African American actors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"James Earl Jones as Paul Ribeson," circa 1978 1973/1983 A booklet about James Earl Jones' performance in a one man play. African American authors, African American arts, African American actors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Arna Bontemps' Funeral Program, June 1973 1973-06 The program for Arna Bontemps' funeral held on June 20, 1973 at Christ Chapel The Riverside Church in New York City. African American librarians, African American authors, African American poets, Harlem Renaissance Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
William Melvin Kelley, April 23, 1963 1963-04-23 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
John A. Williams, July 9, 1962 1962-07-09 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, African American journalists, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
James Baldwin Ad, June 24, 1962 1962-06-24 An advertisment for James Baldwin's novel Another Country. African American authors, American literature--African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Charles Perry, April 14, 1962 1962-04-14 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 Portrait of Charles Perry with his arms crossed over the back of a chair. Written on verso: Charles Perry, author of Portrait of a Young Man Drowning; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 146 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission; April 14, 1962. African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Imamu Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones), January 3, 1962 1962-01-03 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Louis Peterson, August 9, 1960 1960-08-09 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, African American actors, African American teachers, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Richard Gibson, January 20, 1959 1959-01-20 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence, September 4, 1956 1956-11-04 Correspondence between Mr. Hulbert and James Baldwin regarding a visit to Atlanta, Georgia. African American authors, African American librarians, African American men Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
William Demby, March 13, 1956 1956-03-13 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, African American actors, Motion picture industry, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Chester Himes, 1955-1962 1955/1962 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Peter Abrahams, November 25, 1955 1955-11-25 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
George Lamming, May 24, 1955 1955-05-24 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"The Passing of Alain Locke," June 12, 1954 1954-06-12 A document written by W.E.B. DuBois regarding the death of Alain Locke. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
John Oliver Killens, June 8, 1954 1954-06-08 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Owen Dodson Correspondence, November 16, 1953 1953-11-16 Correspondence between Owen Dodson and W.H. Auden. African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Edgar Mittelhozer, November 13, 1952 1952-11-13 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 African American arts, African American authors, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Jean-Fernand Brierre, Felix Morisseau-Leroy, Roussan Camille, and Rene Piquion, March 9, 1951 1951-03-09 Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 Jean-Fernand Brierre, Felix Morisseau-Leroy, Roussan Camille, and Ren� Piquion stand in front of a building. Written on verso: Jean Buerre, Morisseau Leroy, Camille Rousson, Rene Piquian at the Hotel St. Francis, Petion-ville; Photograph by Carl Van Vechten; 101 Central Park West; Cannot be reproduced without permission; March 9, 1951 African American arts, African American authors, African American poets, African American journalists, Portraits and people Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection