Jackson, Delilah
Biographical notes:
Delilah Jackson was born and raised in Harlem, New York. She graduated from Wadleigh High School and attended Rapid Computing Business School. The entertainment world of Harlem figured prominently in Jackson's childhood, as her parents were enthusiastic fans of the musicians and performers of the thriving 1930s and 1940s Harlem. Her father was particularly fond of Duke Ellington and his music, and his collection of Ellington ephemera inspired Jackson to become a collector herself. She collected photographs, programs, sheet music, newspaper and magazine clippings, and other ephemera related to Black performers from the Harlem Renaissance to present day.
From the description of Delilah Jackson papers, 1852-2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123526170
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Subjects:
- African American dancers
- African American entertainers
- African American motion picture actors and actresses
- African American musicians
- African Americans
- African American theater
- Harlem Renaissance
- Jazz musicians
- Vaudeville
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Places:
- New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
