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James Van Derzee : the picture-takin' man

by Jim Haskins

This biography documents the life of James Van Derzee, a photographer known for chronicling Black American history. Based on interviews, the text covers his early experiments in New York and his eventual recognition as a significant figure in American art.

Accession 31115 ISBN 0865432600 Publisher Africa World Press
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