Dorsey, William Henry

Dates:
Active 1850
Active 1900

Biographical notes:

Prominent bibliophile, distinguished artist, and collector of rare African Americana from the 19th century, of Philadelphia, Pa.; b. 1837; d. 1920.

From the description of William H. Dorsey scrapbook collection, [ca. 1850]-[ca. 1900]. (Cheyney University). WorldCat record id: 70972027

From the description of William H. Dorsey manuscript collection, [ca. 1850]-[ca. 1900]. (Cheyney University). WorldCat record id: 70972028

From the description of William H. Dorsey photograph collection, [ca. 1850]-[ca. 1900]. (Cheyney University). WorldCat record id: 70972029

Comparison

This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.

  • Added or updated
  • Deleted or outdated

Information

Permalink:
SNAC ID:

Subjects:

  • Religion
  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • Africans
  • Arts
  • Indians of North America

Occupations:

  • African American book collectors
  • African American book collectors
  • African American historians

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Pennyslvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Africa (as recorded)