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
- Photograph by
- Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
- Subject of
- Van Der Zee, James, American, 1886 - 1983
- Date
- October 16, 1976
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image and Sheet): 9 7/8 x 7 15/16 in. (25.1 x 20.2 cm)
- Description
- 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.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
- Object number
- 2011.15.45
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Milton Williams
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




