Bill ("Bojangles") Robinson, 18 May 1941
Scope and Contents
1 8x10 photograph of the performer.
Dates
- 18 May 1941
Creator
- Van Vechten, Carl (Photographer, Person)
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Biographical information
Bill Robinson, actor and dancer, was born 25 May 1878 in Richmond, Virginia. He performed in vaudeville, on Broadway and film. He was known for his light tap dancing. With his second wife, Fannie S. Clay, he founded the Negro Actors Guild of America. He also co-founded the New York Black Yankees team, based in Harlem, which was part of the Negro National League until 1948. He died 25 November 1949 in New York City.
Extent
From the Series: 12 boxes (Carl Van Vechten Collection of African-American Arts & Letters)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
- Robinson, Bill, 1878-1949. (Performer)
Creator
- Van Vechten, Carl (Photographer, 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