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Book 42: Beauford Delaney Sketchbook, circa 1940s

 File — Box: 29, item: 14
Identifier: ms_3967.V.28.11

Beauford Delaney sketchbook circa 1940s. Delaney recalls time spent at the Village Vanguard, seeing Eddie Heywood perform, and meeting Richard Wright, author of Native Son. Contains several charcoal and graphite portraits and classical anatomical studies. Several notable sketches of professional boxer Canada Lee.

Dates

  • circa 1940s

Physical Description

Brown spiral, 'The Albemarle Spiral Sketch Book'

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

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

Physical Description

Brown spiral, 'The Albemarle Spiral Sketch Book'

Dimensions

4 x 6 x .25 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