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Aaron Douglas portrait collection

Title
Aaron Douglas portrait collection [graphic].
Publication
<1910?-1980?>

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Still imageUse in library Sc Photo Douglas, AaronSchomburg Center - Photographs & Prints

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Additional Authors
  • Stewart, Frank.
  • Sharp, Bobby.
  • Townsend (Lincoln, Neb.)
  • Blackstone Studios (New York, N.Y.)
Description
  • <2> photoprints : silver gelatin, b&w; 21 x 26 cm.
  • <10> photoprints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • <2> photoprints : col. ;
Summary
Portraits of artist Aaron Douglas. Portraits cover a span of years from when Douglas was a teenager to his later years. In one view, Douglas is painting. In group photographs, Douglas is shown with his wife, Alta, Charles and Marie Johnson, Jackie Blackledge, E.J. Josey, and showing Arthur Schomburg his mural "Aspects of Negro Life: Song of the Towers." Also included is a candid shot of Alta with a high school senior. Quarter, half and full-length views are included.
Donor/Sponsor
Schomburg NEH Automated Access to Special Collections Project.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Group portraits – 1910-1979.
  • Portrait photographs – 1910-1979.
  • Photoprints – Color.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints – 1910-1979.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Photographs have written descriptive information; some are duplicates.
  • Photographers include Frank Stewart, Bobby Sharp, Blackstone Studios and others.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
Call Number
Sc Photo Douglas, Aaron
OCLC
NYPG085000679-F
Title
Aaron Douglas portrait collection [graphic].
Imprint
<1910?-1980?>
Linking Entry
Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
Local Note
Negatives exist for some images.
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Added Author
Stewart, Frank. Photographer
Sharp, Bobby. Photographer
Townsend (Lincoln, Neb.)
Blackstone Studios (New York, N.Y.)
Research Call Number
Sc Photo Douglas, Aaron
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