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Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 print view role Collector Patron dates 1880-1964 city New York City state NY other cities Cedar Rapids, IA; sex M historical notes Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964) was a writer, promoter of Black-American artists during the Harlem Renaissance, a patron of the arts, and a photographer. decades of activity 1900-1910 1910-1920 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1950-1960 1960-1970 updated 11/24/2025 10:11:49 bibliographic search Search Frick Art Reference Library Catalog Search Photoarchive Search Worldcat Search Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF) Search Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) Search Wikidata Entry Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details New York Public Library, Manuscripts and Archives Division Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Rm 328 Carl Van Vechten papers, 1833-1965, bulk (1920-1940) (MssCol 3142) see details... Brandeis University Libraries Carl Van Vechten Photograph Collection. see details... «  back