Found 2 collections related to Layne's Studio (New York, N.Y.)

Cecil Layne (1911-1990) was a professional photographer based in Harlem. The Cecil Layne photographs, which primarily date from 1948 to 1960, reflect Layne's work as a commercial photographer and freelance photojournalist. The majority of the collection consists of photographic negatives, while a few enlargement prints, proof prints, contact sheets and related documents are also included. Photographs in the collection frequently depict prominent community members; celebrities; everyday street scenes; nightlife; Harlem businesses; and residential interiors. less

The Sports collection, compiled by staff of the Schomburg Center, depicts some aspects of African-American participation in sporting events and athletic competition, mainly from the 1940s to the mid-1980s. The collection includes both original photographic prints and reproductions. less