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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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
"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
Letter From Harold Jackman, December 22, 1947 1947-12-22 A letter from Harold Jackman to Jacob Lawrence. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American arts Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, April 7, 1946 1946-04-07 Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman discussing his work for the university. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, January 26, 1946 1946-01-26 Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman about teaching as a visiting professor. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, November 27, 1944 1944-11-27 Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a man that attended the Ballet. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, September 27, 1943 1943-09-27 Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman requesting labeled photographs. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, February 15, 1943 1943-02-15 Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman about an address. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, September 23, 1942 1942-09-23 Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a night at a canteen. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Harold Jackman and Alain Locke, June 22, 1942 1942-06-22 Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman discussing a job oppurtunity. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, March 11, 1942 1942-03-11 Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a collection of letters. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, March 10, 1942 1942-03-10 Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding manuscripts and letters acquired for Yale. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between Carl Van Vechten and Harold Jackman, March 6, 1942 1942-03-06 Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding Countee Cullen's manuscripts. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American educators Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between James Weldon Johnson and Claude McKay, May 17, 1938 1938-05-17 Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay about a potential fellowship. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between James Weldon Johnson and Claude McKay, April 14, 1938 1938-04-14 Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay discussing their writing group. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence Between James Weldon Johnson and Claude McKay, August 18, 1937 1937-08-18 Correspondence from James Weldon Johnson to Claude McKay regarding him being appointed the president of a group. African American men, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Claude McKay, circa 1940 1935/1945 A portrait of Claude McKay. Written on recto: To my friend Harold Jackman. Sincerely, Claude McKay African American authors, African American poets, Portraits and people, Harlem Renaissance Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
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
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
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