Book 42: Beauford Delaney Sketchbook, circa 1940s
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