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Book 33: Beauford Delaney Sketchbook, circa 1950s

 File — Box: 29, item: 5
Identifier: ms_3967.V.28.2

Beauford Delaney sketchbook circa 1950s. Contains daily to-do lists, appointment reminders, and drafted correspondence. Delaney mentions beginning to read Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller. Notable ink sketches of Duke Ellington playing the piano and a portrait of Henry Miller.

Dates

  • circa 1950s

Physical Description

Brown spiral, 'Croquis Dessin', 'Tropic of Cancer, GAS CO.' written across front

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections. See www.lib.utk.edu/special for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

21 pages (Manila, acid-free, custom four-flap enclosure)

Physical Description

Brown spiral, 'Croquis Dessin', 'Tropic of Cancer, GAS CO.' written across front

Dimensions

4.25 x 7.25 x .5 in

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480