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James VanDerZee displays his authored book, The World of James Van DerZee: A Visual Record of Black Americans, during a Black History Month ASALH convention photography workshop

October 16, 1976

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black-and-white photograph of photographer James Van Der Zee sitting with microphone in front of him and holding up a photograph of four men in suits and hats. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped on the back.

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Catalog reference: 2011.15.45

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