Nella Larsen
Nella Larsen (1891–1964) was an American nurse, writer and librarian.
Also recorded as Nella Larsen Imes; Nellallitea Larsen; Nellallitea Walker; Allen Semi; Nellye Larsen.
Nella Larsen in brief
- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1964
- Known for
- nurse, writer, librarian, novelist and folklorist
- Place of birth
- Chicago
Overview
Recorded at birth as Nellie Walker.
Born at Chicago in 1891, died at Brooklyn in 1964.
In detail
Nella Larsen studied at Fisk University, Columbia University and University of Copenhagen. the recorded working language is English.
The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance.
Residence is recorded at Tompkinsville. Employment is recorded with New York Public Library, John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Works named in the authority record are Quicksand and Passing.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes.
Sources
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- 1.
“Nella Larsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q453665: Nella Larsen
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