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.
27 Objects displayed
AllCollectionsObjects
  1. Browse Repository
  2. Archival Collections
  3. Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
For:
  • Subjects = Harlem Renaissance
The program for Arna Bontemps' funeral held on June 20, 1973 at Christ Chapel The Riverside Church in New York City.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Arna Bontemps' Funeral Program, June 1973
Date Created
1973-06
Description
The program for Arna Bontemps' funeral held on June 20, 1973 at Christ Chapel The Riverside Church in New York City.
Subject
African American librarians, African American authors, African American poets, Harlem Renaissance
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A document written by W.E.B. DuBois regarding the death of Alain Locke.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"The Passing of Alain Locke," June 12, 1954
Date Created
1954-06-12
Description
A document written by W.E.B. DuBois regarding the death of Alain Locke.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A letter from Harold Jackman to Jacob Lawrence.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Letter From Harold Jackman, December 22, 1947
Date Created
1947-12-22
Description
A letter from Harold Jackman to Jacob Lawrence.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American arts
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman discussing his work for the university.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, April 7, 1946
Date Created
1946-04-07
Description
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman discussing his work for the university.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman about teaching as a visiting professor.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, January 26, 1946
Date Created
1946-01-26
Description
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman about teaching as a visiting professor.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a man that attended the Ballet.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, November 27, 1944
Date Created
1944-11-27
Description
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a man that attended the Ballet.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman requesting labeled photographs.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, September 27, 1943
Date Created
1943-09-27
Description
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman requesting labeled photographs.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman about an address.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, February 15, 1943
Date Created
1943-02-15
Description
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman about an address.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a night at a canteen.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, September 23, 1942
Date Created
1942-09-23
Description
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a night at a canteen.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman discussing a job oppurtunity.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, June 22, 1942
Date Created
1942-06-22
Description
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman discussing a job oppurtunity.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
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
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay about a potential fellowship.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between James Weldon Johnson and Claude McKay, May 17, 1938
Date Created
1938-05-17
Description
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay about a potential fellowship.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay discussing their writing group.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between James Weldon Johnson and Claude McKay, April 14, 1938
Date Created
1938-04-14
Description
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay discussing their writing group.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay regarding him being appointed the president of a group.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between James Weldon Johnson and Claude McKay, August 18, 1937
Date Created
1937-08-18
Description
Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay regarding him being appointed the president of a group.
Subject
African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors
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
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
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
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