Written by
Roumain, Jacques, Haitian, 1907 - 1944
Published by
Reynal & Hitchcock, American, 1933 - 1948
Translated by
Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
Cook, Will Mercer, American, 1903 - 1987
Owned by
Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
Date
1947
Medium
paper (fiber product) and cardboard with plastic
Dimensions
8 x 5 1/2 x 3/4 in. (20.3 x 14 x 1.9 cm)
Description
Book has a dark red cover with blue and white reading. On the first page of the book is an inscription that reads, "To Lena Horne - / In admiration, / Sincerely, / Langston Hughes / New York, June 30, / 1947".
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
hardcover books
Topic
Actors
Literature
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.27.3.3
Restrictions & Rights
© 1947 Reynal & Hitchcock
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bbe8d44b-5a41-4064-b5fb-7d7206cfb817

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