Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964, photographer. still image Portrait photographs. gmgpc 1940 Nov. 17. eng Photograph shows Ethel Waters a female, African American singer and actress. Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XVII S 8. Carl Van Vechten Estate; Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, a LOT which in turn forms part of the Carl Van Vechten photograph collection (Library of Congress). Waters, Ethel, 1896-1977. African Americans--1930-1940. Women--1940. Singers--1940. Actresses--1940. Also available on microfilm. Portrait photographs of celebrities http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/van.5a52750 For publication information see "Carl Van Vechten Photographs (Lots 12735 and 12736)"