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Self Portrait of Carl Van Vechten
Self-portrait by Carl Van Vechten. Van Vechten took several photographs of James Branch Cabell.
James Branch Cabell, photograph by Carl Van Vechten
Two photographs of James Branch Cabell taken by Carl Van Vechten. 1935.
Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis as Jurgen and Helen
Composer Deems Taylor created a musical version of James Branch Cabell's Jurgen,in the form of a one-movement symphonic poem which premiered November 19, 1925. In 1929, modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn, Ruth St. Denis, and their dance troop Denishawn…
Oliver Typewriter No. 9 and typewriter desk
This Oliver Typewriter No. 9 was used by James Branch Cabell in his home at Dumbarton Grange, north of Richmond. The typewriter desk was produced by the Gunn Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Christmas Story
Note: "This story was first printed in the New Yorker ..."--Page [4]. Inscribed by the author: James Branch CabellOne more proof of the power of the Holy Spirit.H.L MenckenSept 29, 1946
Ellen Glasgow
Portrait of Ellen Glasgow, by Elsie Lowden, circa 1920. The portrait is inscribed "For James Branch Cabell in friendship. from Ellen Glasgow 1926"
This work is located in the anteroom to the Cabell Room.
This work is located in the anteroom to the Cabell Room.
Some Mistakes of Moses
Book given to James Branch Cabell by Beatrice Houdini, from her collection. The book was originally given by the author, Robert Green Ingersoll to his friend, John G. Mills on June 24, 1880. Harry Houdini acquired the book and added his bookplate…
Letter to James Branch Cabell from Beatrice Houdini
Letter from Beatrice Houdini, wife of Harry Houdini, to James Branch Cabell requesting his autograph on a copy of The Music From Behind the Moon (which she misnamesThe Music From Beyond the Moon.) The letter is typed on mourning stationery…
