Bontemps, Arna, 1902-1973
Biography
Arna Bontemps (1902-1973), teacher and writer whose novel God Sends Sunday appeared at the end of the Harlem Renaissance in 1931. He continued writing and editing anthologies and served as librarian at Fisk University.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Arna Bontemps Collection
The Arna Bontemps Collections contains writings and correspondence presented to the James Weldon Johnson Collection by Mr. Bontemps.
Langston Hughes collection
Langston Hughes papers
The Langston Hughes Papers contain letters, manuscripts, personal items, photographs, clippings, artworks, and objects that document the life of the well-known African-American poet.
Claude McKay collection
The Claude McKay Collection consists of correspondence, writings, personal papers, photographs and memorabilia documenting the life and work of Claude McKay.
Photographs of Arna Bontemps receiving an honorary LL.D. degree from Berea College, 1973 May 27
Two black and white photographs showing Arna Bontemps receiving an honorary LL.D. degree from Berea College, presented by President Willis D. Weatherford, Dean William F. Stolte, and Dr. Thomas Kreider.
Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African American Arts and Letters
The Carl Van Vechten Papers Relating to African-American Arts and Letters include correspondence, writings, photographs and artwork documenting Van Vechten’s interest in and involvement with black artists, writers, and social activists.
Richard Wright papers
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