Paul Robeson bust, 5 September 1933
Scope and Contents
1 8x10 photographof bronze bust by Jacob Epstein of the bass.
Dates
- 5 September 1933
Creator
- Van Vechten, Carl (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical information
Paul Leroy Robeson was born 9 April 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1919 and Columbia Law School in 1922. He was a singer and actor, who became involved in the Civil Rights Movement. He was investigated during the McCarthy era and had his passport revoked for his pro-Soviet stance which adversely affected his chance to perform. He did eventually get his passport back but was no longer able to perform due to poor health. He died 23 January 1976 in Philadelphia.
Extent
From the Series: 12 boxes (Carl Van Vechten Collection of African-American Arts & Letters)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Creator
- Van Vechten, Carl (Person)
- Epstein, Jacob (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Millersville University Special Collections Repository
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McNairy Library, PO Box 1002
Millersville University
Millersville 17551-302 US
717-871-7134
Special.Collections@millersville.edu