Carl Van Vechten

Carl Van Vechten (June 17, 1880 – December 21, 1964), autographed hand-written letter (ALS), 2 pages on personal stationary; June, 28, 1924.

Van Vechten writes to his friend "Mrs. Hamilton Gilkson, Jr." referrencing a few titles from his bibliography. 

In very good condition with expected fold line and minor wear to edges and corners. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. 

Van Vechten, the celebrated American writer and photographer, was the literary executer of Gertrude Stein and a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance movement. He captured iconic images of all the key members in the worlds of Art, Theater, Music, and Literature. Van Vechten viewed his photography as a hobby; he never took commissions, he never sold photographs. He would grant permission to publish them, but had strict requirements to do so. He was a prominent fixture in 20th century photography collections with his work being included in such institutions as The Library of Congress, The Museum of The City of New York and The Smithsonian Institution.