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Harlem Collection

Background imageHarlem Collection: New Building Going Up; Madison/113Th St

New Building Going Up; Madison/113Th St
(Original Caption) October 1947-New York, N.Y.: A view at Madison Avenue and 113th street, showing a new building going up in Harlem

Background imageHarlem Collection: Savoy Ballroom, Creation Of Dance Steps

Savoy Ballroom, Creation Of Dance Steps
(Original Caption) 1958. Savoy Ballroom...Harlem Landmark. Creation of number of original dance steps

Background imageHarlem Collection: Caucasian and African American Youths Singing Together

Caucasian and African American Youths Singing Together
Caucasian residents from Quincy, Maryland, attempt to prove the folly of racial discrimination by staying with African American families in Harlem, New York

Background imageHarlem Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Speaking At Podium

Adam Clayton Powell Speaking At Podium
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. speaking at the Harlem Bus Strike meeting

Background imageHarlem Collection: Harlem Woman In Father Divine Parade

Harlem Woman In Father Divine Parade
(Original Caption) A Harlem woman in a Father Divine parade. Photograph, 1930's

Background imageHarlem Collection: People Waiting on Line to Vote

People Waiting on Line to Vote
(Original Caption) Scene in Harlem ca. 1954. Waiting in line to vote

Background imageHarlem Collection: Kids Playing Marbles

Kids Playing Marbles
(Original Caption) It comes to the meanest back alley in the shabbiest slum, and the poorest child gets out his marbles. The hot breath of summer hasn't begun to scorch the pavements yet

Background imageHarlem Collection: Father Divine Posing W/Wife Edna Rose

Father Divine Posing W/Wife Edna Rose
(Original Caption) Father Divine posing with his wife Edna Rose at a Harlem Banquet. Undated photograph

Background imageHarlem Collection: White Sox Bat Boy at World Series

White Sox Bat Boy at World Series
(Original Caption) 10/12/1917: Portrait of Chicago White Sox batboy Clarence Rowland Jr

Background imageHarlem Collection: Parade in Silent Protest in Harlem

Parade in Silent Protest in Harlem
(Original Caption) 1919-New York, NY: A parade in silent protest (Anti-Lynching) in Harlem

Background imageHarlem Collection: Striking Tenants Outside Their Building

Striking Tenants Outside Their Building
9/1919- New York, NY- ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Striking tenants outside their Harlem building

Background imageHarlem Collection: Exterior of Harlem's Cotton Club

Exterior of Harlem's Cotton Club
(Original Caption) New York City: Exterior view of New York City's famous Cotton Club. (Photo by Bettmann via Getty Images)

Background imageHarlem Collection: Floor Show from The Cotton Club

Floor Show from The Cotton Club
(Original Caption) Floor show from the famous Harlem night club, "The Cotton Club", featuring leggy row of chorus girls. Photograph, 1920's

Background imageHarlem Collection: Church Cornerstone Ceremony

Church Cornerstone Ceremony
(Original Caption) 9/19/1920-New York, NY- The Rev, M.B

Background imageHarlem Collection: Crowd in Polo Grounds

Crowd in Polo Grounds
Over 34, 000 fans pack the Polo Grounds to watch the 6th and last game of the 1923 World Series. The Yankees defeated the Giants in their own stadium, 6 to 4, to win the series 4 to 2

Background imageHarlem Collection: Red Grange in Uniform

Red Grange in Uniform
Red Grange of the Chicago Bears during a game against the Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York City

Background imageHarlem Collection: Blacks Going To Vote In Harlem

Blacks Going To Vote In Harlem
(Original Caption) 1926-New York, NY: Negroes going to polls in Harlem. Photograph, 1926. ORIGINAL CAPTION

Background imageHarlem Collection: Lafayette Theatre In Harlem

Lafayette Theatre In Harlem
(Original Caption) 1927-New York: Harlem. 7th Avenue between 131st and 132nd Streets, Lafayette Theatre, exterior view

Background imageHarlem Collection: Parents and Children Outside Public School #89 in Harlem

Parents and Children Outside Public School #89 in Harlem
(Original Caption) 1927-New York: Harlem. Parents and children outside Public School #89, 135th Street and Lenox Avenue

Background imageHarlem Collection: Black Children Leaving School

Black Children Leaving School
(Original Caption) Filed 4/9/1927-New York, NY: General view of colored children leaving Public School 89. At 134th Street and Lenox Avenue. ORIGINAL CAPTION

Background imageHarlem Collection: Rogers Hornsby and John J. Mcgraw

Rogers Hornsby and John J. Mcgraw
(Original Caption) 1927: New York Giants John J. McGraw (R) directs teammate Rogers Hornsby's attention outfield as the two stand in uniform near the dugout

Background imageHarlem Collection: Boys Having A Friendly Dispute

Boys Having A Friendly Dispute
(Original Caption) 1927-Harlem: Negro boys having a friendly dispute. (Original Caption)

Background imageHarlem Collection: Vegetable Stands In Harlem

Vegetable Stands In Harlem
(Original Caption) 1927-New York: Harlem. 5th Avenue around 135th Street. Merchants and customers at vegetable stands

Background imageHarlem Collection: Market In Harlem Street

Market In Harlem Street
(Original Caption) 1927-New York, NY: Market on Harlem Street 5th and 135th Street

Background imageHarlem Collection: General View Of The Black Belt/ Hotel

General View Of The Black Belt/ Hotel
(Original Caption) 4/9/1927-New York, NY: Photo shows general views of the Black Belt from the Hotel Theresa 125th St. and 7th Avenue. (Harlem) ORIGINAL CAPTION

Background imageHarlem Collection: Large Barber Shop In Harlem Ca 1929

Large Barber Shop In Harlem Ca 1929
(Original Caption) Large barber shop in Harlem. Photo ca 1929

Background imageHarlem Collection: Dancers at Small's Paradise Club in Harlem

Dancers at Small's Paradise Club in Harlem
1929-Harlem, New York City: Picture shows women entertainers dancing in a line at Small's Paradise Club in Harlem

Background imageHarlem Collection: Entertainers at Small's Paradise Club in Harlem

Entertainers at Small's Paradise Club in Harlem
1929-Harlem, New York City: Picture shows men and women entertainers at Small's Paradise Clubin Harlem. Photo shows man in tuxedo and top hat in center

Background imageHarlem Collection: Inside Small's Paradise Club

Inside Small's Paradise Club
(Original Caption) Harlem, New York City: Picture shows "The Entertainer, " at Small's Paradise Club in Harlem. A woman is shown dancing while men and women seated at tables watch

Background imageHarlem Collection: A'Lelia Walker Observing Facial Treatment

A'Lelia Walker Observing Facial Treatment
(Original Caption) Harlem, New York: A'Lelia Walker is shown supervising a facial in one of Madam C.J. Walker's many beauty parlors

Background imageHarlem Collection: African Americans Dancing

African Americans Dancing
(Original Caption) Harlem: Harlem couples dancing. Photograph late 1930's

Background imageHarlem Collection: Young Men in Zoot Suits at the Savoy

Young Men in Zoot Suits at the Savoy
(Original Caption) Young African American men in zoot suits at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. Photograph, 1930's

Background imageHarlem Collection: Black Children Playing In Harlem

Black Children Playing In Harlem
(Original Caption) New York, NY: Group of young Negro children playing on a street in Harlem. Photograph ca. 1930. (Original Caption)

Background imageHarlem Collection: Jitterbugging in Harlem

Jitterbugging in Harlem
(Original Caption) New York, NY: Jitterbug in Harlem mid 1930's. Photo

Background imageHarlem Collection: Parade of Universal Negro Improvement Association

Parade of Universal Negro Improvement Association
The annual parade of the Universal Negro Improvement Association takes place in Harlem, on August 31, 1930. The organization was founded by black nationalist Marcus Garvey

Background imageHarlem Collection: Police Feed Poor in Harlem

Police Feed Poor in Harlem
1932-New York, NY- ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Harlem unemployed stand in line for food provided by New York Police

Background imageHarlem Collection: Nancy Cunard

Nancy Cunard
(Original Caption) 5/2/1932-New York, NY: Photo shows Hon

Background imageHarlem Collection: People Dining at Sidewalk Cafe

People Dining at Sidewalk Cafe
(Original Caption) Paris influence invades Harlem. Photo shows one of the first sidewalk cafes opened in Harlem. This one is located on 7th Avenue, the "Broadway" of Harlem

Background imageHarlem Collection: Baptism In Harlem Church

Baptism In Harlem Church
(Original Caption) 4/13/1934-New York, NY: Hundreds of worshippers thronged the Pentacostal Faith Church of All Nations in Harlem, New York City, April 12th

Background imageHarlem Collection: Dancers Performing at the Cotton Club

Dancers Performing at the Cotton Club
An audience at Harlem's Cotton Club, a popular night club, watches a performance

Background imageHarlem Collection: Couples Dancing in a Harlem Nightclub

Couples Dancing in a Harlem Nightclub
Several couples dance to music, while others relax in booths at a Harlem nightclub

Background imageHarlem Collection: Dancers at a Harlem Nightclub

Dancers at a Harlem Nightclub
New York, NY: couples dance to swing in Harlem Nightclub, early 1930's

Background imageHarlem Collection: WC Handy Presenting Cup to Paul Whiteman

WC Handy Presenting Cup to Paul Whiteman
(Original Caption) Paul Whiteman, noted orchestra leader, was the recipient of a handsome loving cup, awarded by W.C. Handy, noted Negro composer of the St

Background imageHarlem Collection: Couple on Street Dressed for Ball

Couple on Street Dressed for Ball
(Original Caption) Miss Aggie Francis and her escort, Mr. Allen Mundy arrive at Club 66 for the exclusive Negro Ball

Background imageHarlem Collection: Police Officer Leading Injured Man

Police Officer Leading Injured Man
A police officers leads away a man injured in the Harlem Riots of 1935

Background imageHarlem Collection: Looking in Broken Window of Jewelry Store

Looking in Broken Window of Jewelry Store
A man looks through a smashed window of a jewelry shop after a major riot in Harlem was sparked by the rumor of a beating at a five-and-dime store

Background imageHarlem Collection: Man Arrested in Harlem Riot

Man Arrested in Harlem Riot
Police officers lead a looting suspect out of his apartment building

Background imageHarlem Collection: Police Standing Next To Broken Window

Police Standing Next To Broken Window
(Original Caption) 3/19/1935-New York, NY: An unfounded rumor that a Negro boy had been badly beaten in a 5-10-25 cent store on West 125th Street as he was caught taking a cheap bag of candy

Background imageHarlem Collection: Arrested Protesters En Route to Jail

Arrested Protesters En Route to Jail
(Original Caption) New York, New York: Race Riot Victims

Background imageHarlem Collection: Harlem Celebrating Joe Louis Victory

Harlem Celebrating Joe Louis Victory
A busload of men celebrate Joe Louis victory in Harlem

Background imageHarlem Collection: Admirers Greeting Joe Louis

Admirers Greeting Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Joe Louis is being cheered by the great crowd of admirers that gathered in front of the house where he stopped on the night after his victory over Primo Carnera

Background imageHarlem Collection: Joe Louis Waking Up

Joe Louis Waking Up
(Original Caption) Hark, Hark -- The Lark! Black Dynamite Arises! New York. A good night's work requires a good night's sleep

Background imageHarlem Collection: Men Looking at War Poster

Men Looking at War Poster
(Original Caption) 7/11/1935-New York, NY - Scene outside the offices in Harlem of the Pan-African Reconstruction Association

Background imageHarlem Collection: Harlem Boys Play Soldier

Harlem Boys Play Soldier
(Original Caption) 8/2/1935- New York, NY: Harlem boys play soldier with brooms, paper hats and various sticks. The youngest, all the way to the left, Mr

Background imageHarlem Collection: Sidewalk Scene in Harlem

Sidewalk Scene in Harlem
Pedestrians stroll down a sidewalk on a summer day in Harlem, New York, New York, 1935

Background imageHarlem Collection: Lafayette Theater with Tree of Hope Stump

Lafayette Theater with Tree of Hope Stump
(Original Caption) View of the old Lafayette Theater on 7th Avenue. In the left foreground is the stump of the original "Tree of Hope, " which formerly stood before the theater

Background imageHarlem Collection: African Americans Playing Street Crap in Harlem

African Americans Playing Street Crap in Harlem
(Original Caption) Harlem, New York: The inevitable "Craps" game

Background imageHarlem Collection: People Celebrating Joe Louis Victory

People Celebrating Joe Louis Victory
(Original Caption) Harlem Celebrates Victory of Joe Louis..Its Idol

Background imageHarlem Collection: Joe Louis Walking with Wife in Harlem

Joe Louis Walking with Wife in Harlem
(Original Caption) 9/25/1935-New York, NY: Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber" of Detroit, shown walking along a Harlem street with his bride

Background imageHarlem Collection: Crowd Admiring Joe Louis and Wife

Crowd Admiring Joe Louis and Wife
(Original Caption) A Toast of Harlem

Background imageHarlem Collection: Harlem Children Playing On The Street

Harlem Children Playing On The Street
(Original Caption) 10/16/1935- New York, NY: Harlem children playing on the street. SEE NOTE

Background imageHarlem Collection: Outdoor Market On Eighth Ave In Harlem

Outdoor Market On Eighth Ave In Harlem
(Original Caption) 10/16/35-New York: Harlem, the section of New York City inhabited by Negroes, is the largest "Negro city in the world." It is estimated that 300

Background imageHarlem Collection: Father Divine's Grocery Store in Harlem

Father Divine's Grocery Store in Harlem
Pedestrians walk past the storefront of Father Divine's Delicatessen Grocery and Vegetable Store

Background imageHarlem Collection: Gypsy Scene From 'Il Trovatore'

Gypsy Scene From "Il Trovatore"
(Original Caption) 4/29/1936-New York, NY: A gypsy scene from Il Trovatore, the famous opera, which is being given by a group of students at the WPA Federal Music Project's Harlem Music Center

Background imageHarlem Collection: New York Giant Bill Terry at Bat

New York Giant Bill Terry at Bat
9/17/36-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Bill Terry, manager and first baseman of the New York Giants, probable winners of the National League flag. He's shown in a batting pose

Background imageHarlem Collection: African Americans at the Voting Polls of Harlem

African Americans at the Voting Polls of Harlem
(Original Caption) New York: Harlem Turns Out Heavy Vote. Colored voters in Harlem, New York City, turned out for their heaviest vote in many years

Background imageHarlem Collection: Cab Calloway and Dancing Couples

Cab Calloway and Dancing Couples
Cab Calloway leads the band at the New Year's celebration of 1937 at the Cotton Club

Background imageHarlem Collection: Fans Celebrating Joe Louis Victory

Fans Celebrating Joe Louis Victory
(Original Caption) The happy crowd in Harlem, New York City, as they gathered in front of the Joe Louis Fans Headquarters, August 30th, to celebrate Louis victory by decision over Tom Farr

Background imageHarlem Collection: Swimmer Charles Zimmy Zebelman Weighing Himself

Swimmer Charles Zimmy Zebelman Weighing Himself
(Original Caption) Charles Zimmy, famous legless swimmer, weighing himself at Harlem Hospital today, August 30th

Background imageHarlem Collection: Legless Swimmer Charles Zimmy Zebelman Waking Up

Legless Swimmer Charles Zimmy Zebelman Waking Up
(Original Caption) Charles Zimmy, 45-year-old legless swimmer, pictured in his bed at Harlem Hospital today, August 30th

Background imageHarlem Collection: Family Unpacking in Kitchen

Family Unpacking in Kitchen
(Original Caption) Clara, Harry, and Mrs

Background imageHarlem Collection: Lou Gehrig in Batting Action

Lou Gehrig in Batting Action
(Original Caption) Giant killer? At least that's what Lou Gehrig hopes to be when he gets his big bat swinging in the World Series starting October 6th

Background imageHarlem Collection: Joe DiMaggio Signing Autographs for Fans

Joe DiMaggio Signing Autographs for Fans
(Original Caption) 10/08/37-New York: Joe Di Maggio new batting hero of the New York Yankees

Background imageHarlem Collection: Yankee Stars Celebrating Series Victory with Manager and Owner

Yankee Stars Celebrating Series Victory with Manager and Owner
(Original Caption) The happy scene in the dressing room of the New York Yankees, at the Polo Grounds, New York City, October 8th, after the Yankees beat the Giants, 4-2, to win the 1937 World Series

Background imageHarlem Collection: Ballet Premiere at Lafayette Theater

Ballet Premiere at Lafayette Theater
(Original Caption) Negro Ballet, Lafayette Theatre, Harlem. Here are some phases from the first presentation of the first Negro ballet at the Lafayette Theater in New York's Harlem

Background imageHarlem Collection: Ballet Premiere at Lafayette Theater

Ballet Premiere at Lafayette Theater
(Original Caption) Negro Ballet, Lafayette Theatre, Harlem. Here are some phases from the first presentation of the first Negro ballet at the Lafayette Theater in New York's Harlem

Background imageHarlem Collection: Ballet Performance at the Lafayette Theater

Ballet Performance at the Lafayette Theater
(Original Caption) Highlights of the First Negro Ballet. New York: It is generally agreed that Negroes are born to dance. There is a rhythm in their souls and in their feet

Background imageHarlem Collection: Stephanie St. Clair Hamid in Custody

Stephanie St. Clair Hamid in Custody
(Original Caption) Stephanie St

Background imageHarlem Collection: Fans Listening to Boxing Match over Radio

Fans Listening to Boxing Match over Radio
(Original Caption) The scene in one of Harlem's bars as the population of New York's colored district celebrated the victory of Joe Louis over Max Schmeling of Germany

Background imageHarlem Collection: Fans Listening to Boxing Match over Radio

Fans Listening to Boxing Match over Radio
(Original Caption) The scene in one of Harlem's bars as the population of New York's colored district celebrated the victory of Joe Louis over Max Schmeling of Germany

Background imageHarlem Collection: Crowd Celebrating Joe Louis Victory

Crowd Celebrating Joe Louis Victory
(Original Caption) A wildly cheering crowd, just one of the hundreds that gathered in the streets of Harlem, New York's colored section, June 22nd

Background imageHarlem Collection: Harlem Celebrating Louis Victory over Schmeling

Harlem Celebrating Louis Victory over Schmeling
(Original Caption) 6/22/1938- New York, NY- Harlem crowds celebrate Joe Louis victory over Max Schmeling

Background imageHarlem Collection: George Baker aka Father Divine in Parade

George Baker aka Father Divine in Parade
Religious leader Father Divine holds a parade to celebrate the aquisition of a new communal dwelling which he calls Heavens

Background imageHarlem Collection: Father Divine Supporters

Father Divine Supporters
(Original Caption) 7/31/1938-New York, NY- Bearing banners of various description Father Divine's "Angels



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