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The Harlem Book of the Dead

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The Harlem Book of the Dead is a collection of funeral photographs created by James VanDerZee between the World Wars. VanDerZee was a prominent photographer whose work chronicled the Harlem Renaissance. His studio in Harlem captured portraits of notable figures like Countee Cullen and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. While known for his glamorous studio portraits, VanDerZee also created poignant funeral photographs, which were later compiled into this significant work. The collection offers a unique glimpse into the rituals and sentiments surrounding death during that era in Harlem.1

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  2. Harlem Renaissance - Visual art

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