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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Van Der Zee, James, 1886-1983 |
| Title: | James Van Der Zee Photographs |
| Inclusive Dates: | circa 1949 |
| Quantity: | 2 items |
| Abstract: | Silver gelatin photographs of African American New Yorkers |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
James Van Der Zee (1886-1983) was an African-American photographer and a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. A talented pianist and violinist as well as photographer, he is best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers, particularly authors, poets, musicians, and others in the arts. His work is admired both for its artistic merit and for its value in documenting the period.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The James Van Der Zee Photographs consists of silver gelatin prints of African American New Yorkers, in particular musicians.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
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Subject Headings
Persons
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
James Van Der Zee Photographs,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 2019.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 15 Jan 2020
Revision history:
Inventory
| Photographs | |||||||||||
| Oversize 1 | Pianist[?] circa 1949 - elderly African-American man, leaning on a piano; unidentified | ||||||||||
| Oversize 1 | Violinist 1949 - elderly African-American man, seated; handwritten note on back by unknown person reads "Harry Stote - violin in 70s. Clef Club musical" | ||||||||||