Book 33: Beauford Delaney Sketchbook, circa 1950s
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
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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