Robeson Collection

Paul Robeson / Cig Card
PAUL BUSTILL ROBESON American actor and singer

Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885
1576743 Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885; (add.info.: Two political paths' Evarts, Reid, Robeson, Logan, Blaine and William W)

THEATRE: OTHELLO, 1943. Paul Robeson as Othello and Jose Ferrer as Iago in a Theatre Guild production of Othello in New York City. Photograph, 1943-44

THEATRE: OTHELLO, 1943. Paul Robeson as Othello and Uta Hagen as Desdemona in a Theatre Guild production of Othello in New York City. Photograph, 1943-44

PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976). American actor and singer. Addressing the World Conference of Partisans of Peace in Paris. Photograph, 1949

CHARLES FRANCIS HALL (1821-1871). American explorer. The highest point reached by Captain Halls ship Polaris at Robeson Channel, latitude 82 degrees 16 minutes. Wood engraving, American, 1873

Scene from Othello with Paul Robeson and Margaret Webster i.e. Uta Hagen as Desdemona. Theatre Guild production 1943-44. Date 1943 or 1944?

Show Boat at Drury Lane 1928
Impressions by illustrator Bryan de Grineau of the production of Show Boat which opened on 3 May, 1928 at the Drury Lane theatre, London, and featured Paul Robeson in the role of Joe. Date: May 1928

PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976). American singer and actor. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, in the role of Othello, 1944

PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976). American actor and singer. lLithograph, 1927, by Hugo Gellert

PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976). American singer and actor. In a scene from the film Showboat, 1936

Paul Robeson / Postcard
PAUL BUSTILL ROBESON American actor & singer

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Paul Robeson was a remarkable American actor and singer, known for his powerful performances on stage and screen. In 1928, he captivated audiences with his portrayal of Joe in Show Boat at Drury Lane, showcasing his incredible talent and captivating presence. One of the standout songs from the show was "Virginia, " composed by Herbert Clayton, D Furber & Burt Lee. Robeson's theatrical prowess extended beyond musicals as well. In 1943, he took on the iconic role of Othello in a theatre production alongside Jose Ferrer as Iago. The intensity and depth that Robeson brought to this performance left a lasting impact on audiences. Not only did Robeson excel in acting, but he also possessed an extraordinary singing voice. His rendition of songs like "Ol' Man River" became legendary and showcased his ability to convey emotion through music. Aside from his artistic achievements, it is worth noting that Captain Charles Francis Hall named the highest point reached by his ship Polaris at Robeson Channel after himself during an exploration expedition in 1871. In addition to his stage work, Robeson made significant contributions to film as well. In Eugene O'Neill's The Emperor Jones (1933), he delivered a mesmerizing performance that further solidified him as one of America's most talented actors. Throughout his career, Paul Robeson used both acting and singing as vehicles for social activism. He fearlessly fought against racial injustice and inequality while using art as a means to inspire change. Even though Paul Robeson passed away in 1976, his legacy lives on today through recordings of his performances and the enduring impact he had on both theater and society at large.