William Warfield, [25 May 1954]
Scope and Contents
1 3x5 postcard of the opera singer. Written on back: "I consider this the very best photograph I have ever taken!"
Dates
- [25 May 1954]
Creator
- Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964. (Photographer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
William Warfield was born 22 January 1920 in West Helena, Arkansas, was an American opera singer (bass) and professor of voice at Northwestern University. He died 25 August 2002 in Chicago, Illinois.
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, 1880-1964. (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Millersville University Special Collections Repository
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