Carl Van Vechten

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Carl Van Vechten

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Why Is Carl Van Vechten Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Carl Van Vechten was an American writer and artistic photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. He gained fame as a writer, and notoriety as well, for his 1926 novel Nigger Heaven. In his later years, he took up photography and took many portraits of notable people. Although he was married to women for most of his adult years, Van Vechten engaged in numerous homosexual affairs over his lifetime.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Carl Van Vechten?

Carl Van Vechten is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Chicago

What Are Carl Van Vechten's Academic Contributions?

Carl Van Vechten has made the following academic contributions:

• Nigger Heaven