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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…
Margaret Freeman Cabell, c.1920
This work is located in the anteroom to the Cabell Room.
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.
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.
Newell post with lamp
This ornamental newel post once stood at the end of the staircase of 101 E. Franklin St., the home to Cabell's maternal grandparents, Col and Mrs. James R. Branch. Cabell was born in the house and was raised there. The building was demolished and…
Mantelpiece and mirror, Cabell Room, James Branch Cabell Library
This mantelpiece dates to the mid-19th century and was in the Branch House, 101 E. Franklin St., Cabell's birthplace and boyhood home. The mantelpiece was moved to Cabell's house at 3201 Monument Ave., and finally to the Cabell Room in the 1970s.
Rosewood cabinet from James Branch Cabell's home
Books written by or about Cabell were held in this rosewood cabinet in the main parlor of his house on Monument Avenue. It contained some 200 volumes, many of which were different editions of his works. That cabinet, now on display in the Cabell…
James Branch Cabell, Drawing by William L'Engle
This image by L'Engle (1884-1957) appears on the back of Cabell'sThere Were Two Pirates, published in 1946.
Card table decorated with map of Poictesme
Detailing the fictional setting of many of Cabell's works, the map of Poictesme (Pwa-Tem) was designed by Peter Koch and printed in Chicago by Argus Books, 1928.
James Branch Cabell print
This print belongs to a series on American authors by printmaker David Freed, professoremeritus of VCU School of the Arts. The woman seen in relief represents Cabell's interest in Greek literature.This work is located in the anteroom to the Cabell…
James Branch Cabell by Frank C. Papé
Frank Cheyne Papé (1872-1972) illustrated seven of Cabell's books. The English illustrator's fanciful, imaginatie and sometimes sexually suggestive style complemented Cabell's satirical works. Papé became an overnight success with the…
Wanderings of Æneas and the Founding of Rome
Note: "James Branch Cabell from Uncle Arthur, Xmas, '86."
Bookplate, James Branch Cabell
Cabell's bookplate. The rearing stallion was Cabell's family symbol. The word "Impavide" means "fearless."A silver stallion appears on the shield of one of Cabell's fictional characters, Manuel, with the motto "Mundus vult decipi" ("The world wants…
101 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Virginia
James Branch Cabell was born on April 14, 1879 at 101 E. Franklin St.. The building shown here occupied what is now the site of the Richmond Public Library.
3201 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. Built 1911
James Branch Cabell, his wife, Priscilla Bradley Shepperd Cabell, and their son Ballard moved to this home in 1925. Priscilla Cabell died in 1949. James Branch Cabell died in this home on May 5, 1958. He was survived by his second wife, Margaret…
Branch House, 101 E. Franklin Ave., Richmond, Virginia
James Branch Cabell was born on April 14, 1879 at 101 E. Franklin St.. The building shown here occupied what is now the site of the Richmond Public Library.
