Additional Collections
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Biography and Chronology
Biography Carl Van Vechten was born on June 17, 1880 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At an early age, he developed an interest in music and theater, which he found hard to satisfy in his hometown. He left Iowa in 1899 to attend the University of Chicago. In Chicago he was able to explore art, music, and opera. He became interested in writing and contributed…
Occupational Index
The Occupational Index highlights those prominent individuals who are listed in the Biographical Index of The American Heritage Dictionary (1985). Individuals have been organized according to their primary description in the Biographical Index and are not cross-referenced to other occupational titles that may apply.
Occupational Index The Occupational Index highlights those prominent individuals who are listed in the Biographical Index of The American Heritage Dictionary (1985). Individuals have been organized according to their primary description in the Biographical Index and are not cross-referenced to other occupational titles that may apply.