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
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A flier advertising an open forum.
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
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.
Josephine Baker Flier, circa 1960
1955/1965
A flier advertising Josephine Baker's performance at Carnegie Hall.
African American women, Events and programs, African American actors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A flier advertising Josephine Baker's performance at Carnegie Hall.
Katherine Dunham in 'Bamboche!' Program, circa 1960
1955/1965
A program for Bamboche.
African American women, African American arts, Theatre and dance
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A program for Bamboche.
"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
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A document written by W.E.B. DuBois regarding the death of Alain Locke.
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
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and W.H. Auden.
Sadie Peterson Delaney Article, June 1951
1951-06
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.
African American librarians, African Americans--Education, African American women
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial 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.
James Baldwin Correspondence, circa 1955
1950/1960
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and James Baldwin.
African American authors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and James Baldwin.
James Baldwin Correspondence, circa 1954
1949/1959
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and James Baldwin.
African American authors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence between Owen Dodson and James Baldwin.
"From: The Katherine Dunham School of Cultural Arts, Inc. To: You" Flyer, June 3, 1949
1949-06-03
A flyer for a program put together by the Katherine Duhnam School of Cultural Arts.
African American women, African American arts, Theatre and dance
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A flyer for a program put together by the Katherine Duhnam School of Cultural Arts.
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
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A letter from Harold Jackman to Jacob Lawrence.
Josephe A. Borome News Clipping, June 1947
1947-06
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
African American librarians, African Americans--Education
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial 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
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
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman discussing his work for the university.
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
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Alain Locke to Harold Jackman about teaching as a visiting professor.
Stage Door Canteen Invitation, October 29, 1945
1945-10-29
An invitation from the American Theatre Wing.
Theatre and dance, World War (1939-1945), Groups and organizations
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
An invitation from the American Theatre Wing.
Letter from Joseph Bell, October 19, 1945
1945-10-19
A letter from Joseph Bell.
Theatre and dance, World War (1939-1945), Groups and organizations
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A letter from Joseph Bell.
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
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman regarding a man that attended the Ballet.
James Baldwin Manuscript, circa 1948
1943/1953
A early manuscript of Another Country written by James Baldwin.
African American authors
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
A early manuscript of Another Country written by James Baldwin.
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
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Correspondence from Carl Van Vechten to Harold Jackman requesting labeled photographs.
American Theatre Wing War Service ID card, June 1, 1943
1943-06-01
An American Theatre Wing War Service ID card for Harold Jackman.
African American men, Theatre and dance, World War (1939-1945)
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
Countee Cullen-Harold Jackman Memorial Collection
An American Theatre Wing War Service ID card for Harold Jackman.