Joseph H. Douglass

Object Details

General: Image is autographed: To Mr. Roy W. Tibbs, compliments of Joseph H. Douglas

Collection Photographer: Apeda Studio (New York, N.Y.); Camuzzi, M.; Harris & Ewing
Collection Creator: Sommariva, Emilio, Photographer, 1883-1956; Harris, Fred (photographer); Scurlock Studio (Washington, D.C.)

See more items in: Evans-Tibbs Collection; Evans-Tibbs Collection / Series 5: Photographs / Prominent Friends and Associates

Biographical / Historical: Joseph H. Douglass (1871-1935), grandson of great abolitionist Frederick Douglass, was billed the most talented violinist of the race. He studied at the New England Conservatory from 1889 to 1891, and later played professionally in Washington D.C., where he lived with his family. During the next 40 years he played recitals throughout the United States, even playing with individuals such as Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Unfortunately, his gift was only recorded on 2 titles and never issued and it was known that he never recorded again.

Type: Archival materials; Photographs; Photomechanical prints; Portraits; Photographs

Collection Citation: Evans-Tibbs collection, Anacostia Community Museum,Smithsonian Institution, gift Thurlow E. Tibbs, Jr. Estate

Collection Rights: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Genre/Form: Portraits -- African American men; Photographs; Photomechanical prints

Collection Restrictions: Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.