James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) was an American writer, poet and novelist.

Also recorded as J. W. Johnson.

Overview

Born at Jacksonville in 1871, died at Wiscasset in 1938.

In detail

James Weldon Johnson studied at Columbia University, Fisk University and Clark Atlanta University. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance.

Employment is recorded with Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Fisk University. Membership is recorded of NAACP.

Works named in the authority record are The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man.

Distinctions recorded are Spingarn Medal, William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes and Florida Artists Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “James Weldon Johnson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q478450: James Weldon Johnson

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