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 advertising an open forum.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"Paul Robeson" The Play, The Protest, The Legacy, & The Lessons, May 12, 1978
Date Created
1978-05-12
Description
A flier advertising an open forum.
Subject
African American authors, Events and programs, African American actors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
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 flier advertising Josephine Baker's performance at Carnegie Hall.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Josephine Baker Flier, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A flier advertising Josephine Baker's performance at Carnegie Hall.
Subject
African American women, Events and programs, African American actors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A program for Bamboche.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Katherine Dunham in 'Bamboche!' Program, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A program for Bamboche.
Subject
African American women, African American arts, Theatre and dance
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
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and W.H. Auden.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Owen Dodson Correspondence, November 16, 1953
Date Created
1953-11-16
Description
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and W.H. Auden.
Subject
African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
An article written on the career and accomplishments of Dr. Sadie Peterson Delaney. The author also mentions of Delaney's humanitarian work, discussing her dedication to working with the "socially handicapped." Written on recto: It will probably be two or three years [?] I retire. S.P.D.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Sadie Peterson Delaney Article, June 1951
Date Created
1951-06
Description
An article written on the career and accomplishments of Dr. Sadie Peterson Delaney. The author also mentions of Delaney's humanitarian work, discussing her dedication to working with the "socially handicapped." Written on recto: It will probably be two or three years [?] I retire. S.P.D.
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American women
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and James Baldwin.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
James Baldwin Correspondence, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and James Baldwin.
Subject
African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and James Baldwin.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
James Baldwin Correspondence, circa 1954
Date Created
1949/1959
Description
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and James Baldwin.
Subject
African American authors
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A flyer for a program put together by the Katherine Duhnam School of Cultural Arts.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
"From: The Katherine Dunham School of Cultural Arts, Inc. To: You" Flyer, June 3, 1949
Date Created
1949-06-03
Description
A flyer for a program put together by the Katherine Duhnam School of Cultural Arts.
Subject
African American women, African American arts, Theatre and dance
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
An article written on Josephe A. Borome's announcement as head of Columbia University's library. It also details his academic and professional pursuits since his time at City College. Written on recto: N.Y. Times June 11, 1947
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Josephe A. Borome News Clipping, June 1947
Date Created
1947-06
Description
An article written on Josephe A. Borome's announcement as head of Columbia University's library. It also details his academic and professional pursuits since his time at City College. Written on recto: N.Y. Times June 11, 1947
Subject
African American librarians, African Americans--Education
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
An invitation from the American Theatre Wing.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Stage Door Canteen Invitation, October 29, 1945
Date Created
1945-10-29
Description
An invitation from the American Theatre Wing.
Subject
Theatre and dance, World War (1939-1945), Groups and organizations
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A letter from Joseph Bell.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Letter from Joseph Bell, October 19, 1945
Date Created
1945-10-19
Description
A letter from Joseph Bell.
Subject
Theatre and dance, World War (1939-1945), Groups and organizations
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
A early manuscript of Another Country written by James Baldwin.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
James Baldwin Manuscript, circa 1948
Date Created
1943/1953
Description
A early manuscript of Another Country written by James Baldwin.
Subject
African American authors
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
An American Theatre Wing War Service ID card for Harold Jackman.
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
American Theatre Wing War Service ID card, June 1, 1943
Date Created
1943-06-01
Description
An American Theatre Wing War Service ID card for Harold Jackman.
Subject
African American men, Theatre and dance, World War (1939-1945)
Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection