Long before Harlem became one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the red-hot real estate market of Manhattan; it was a metaphor for African American culture at its richest. Allon Schoener’s celebrated Harlem on My Mind is the classic record of Harlem life during some of the most exciting and turbulent years of its history; a beautiful—and poignant—reminder of a powerful moment in African America history.Including the work of some of Harlem’s most treasured photographers; among them James Van Der Zee and Gordon Parks; there are photographs of Harlem’s literary lights—Langston Hughes; Countee Cullen; and Richard Wright; its politicians—Marcus Garvey; Malcolm X; and Adam Clayton Powell Jr.; and its musicians—Ethel Waters; Duke Ellington; and Billie Holiday. The book also includes the photographs of the everyday folk who gave life to this legendary community.These extraordinary images are juxtaposed with articles from publications such as the New York Times and the Amsterdam News; which have helped to record the life of one of New York’s most memorialized neighborhoods.Originally published in 1969 as the catalogue to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s controversial exhibition of the same name; Harlem on My Mind is as compelling today as it was when first published.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy John HockleyJust what I was looking for0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. So Interesting!!By Linda HodgkinsonExcellent; well-documented book. Never knew about this part of history.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Must for Women Historians; Interpretors; Reenactors!By Wm Booth DraperThe lives of the wealthy are well documented. But what of the masses of working class Americans who lived during the birth of the United States? This book provides 400 descriptions of women who were published in various newspapers of the time. Did slaves wear jewelry? Who could read or; a separate task; write? My 12 year old daughter picked up the book looking for girls her age since the women range in age from infant to womanhood. Because; historically; people were identified by their clothing (what is camblet?) a full glossary of terms is provided.
