Ada "Bricktop" Smith, [22 June 1934]
Scope and Contents
1 3x5 postcard of the singer and entertainer.
Dates
- [22 June 1934]
Creator
- Van Vechten, Carl (Photographer, Person)
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Biographical information
Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith, better known as Bricktop, was born 14 August 1894 in Alderson, West Virginia. She was a dancer, singer, vaudevillian and self-described saloon keeper who owned the Chez Bricktop in Paris from 1924 to 1961 as well as clubs in Mexico and Rome. She died 1 February 1984 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
- Bricktop, 1894-1984. (Singer)
Creator
- Van Vechten, Carl (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Millersville University Special Collections Repository
9 North George Street
McNairy Library, PO Box 1002
Millersville University
Millersville 17551-302 US
717-871-7134
Special.Collections@millersville.edu