The Harlem Renaissance - Nathan Huggins

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What was the immediate impact of Nathan I. Huggins’s book, Harlem Renaissance, when it was first published in 1971?

It primarily discussed the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American politics.

It set new standards for the study of African-American cultural history. (correct)

It analyzed the cultural history of the European Renaissance.

It focused on the study of African-American literature.

What did Nathan I. Huggins's book, Harlem Renaissance, unearth?

The history of the European Renaissance.

The impact of African-American music on American culture.

A place that had been previously observed in shards and fragments. (correct)

The influence of the Harlem Renaissance on global art movements.

Why was the subject of Nathan I. Huggins's book, Harlem Renaissance, considered attractive?

It focused on well-known historical figures from the era.

It presented rare challenges to those who would understand it. (correct)

It primarily discussed economic advancements during the period.

It focused on European art movements.

What was the significance of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance?

It was considered the Capital of the Black World. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nathan I. Huggins's book, Harlem Renaissance, evaluate?

A discrete era in African-American cultural history. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Nathan I. Huggins's book, Harlem Renaissance, impact the study of African-American cultural history?

It brought a successful crossdisciplinary evaluation of African-American cultural history. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major research focuses of Historian Huggins during the Harlem Renaissance era?

Conducting research on major figures of the Harlem Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect that Historian Huggins demonstrated in his exploration of literature?

Appreciation and critique of various genres and forms of literature Signup and view all the answers

Which major figures were still alive during Historian Huggins' research?

Langston Hughes, Arna Bontemps, Aaron Douglass, Richmond Barthe Signup and view all the answers

What was the state of some parts of Harlem during the time of Historian Huggins' research?

Declined into crime-ridden slums Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant structure that still existed during Historian Huggins' research?

YMCA Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of literature was Historian Huggins familiar with?

Works that influenced Harlem Renaissance writers Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Nathan Huggins to work in the field of black historical studies?

Kenneth Stampp's study of slavery Signup and view all the answers

Where did Nathan Huggins study under Stampp and May?

Berkeley Signup and view all the answers

Who opened Huggins's mind to social and cultural history?

Oscar Handlin Signup and view all the answers

What book suggested the need for synthesizing skills and insights to understand the Harlem Renaissance?

'The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual' by Harold Cruise Signup and view all the answers

Where did Huggins grow up before attending university?

As an orphan, high school dropout, and day laborer Signup and view all the answers

Where did Huggins aim to understand America as a whole while focusing on a specific 'black' topic during a time of racial xenophobia?

Berkeley Signup and view all the answers

Who encouraged Huggins to write his book on the Harlem Renaissance?

Howard Mumford Jones Signup and view all the answers

Which author's work was published during the political and racial turmoil of the 1960s?

Harold Cruise Signup and view all the answers

Where was Huggins further trained by Handlin and Jones?

Harvard Signup and view all the answers

What was Huggins's educational background despite his unprivileged upbringing?

Educated at Berkeley and Harvard Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'The End of American Innocence' which influenced Huggins's work?

Henry F. May Signup and view all the answers

What did Huggins aim to focus on during a time of racial xenophobia?

Focusing on a specific 'black' topic amid racial xenophobia Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the authors mentioned in the book 'Harlem Renaissance' by Arnold R. Huggins?

Carl Van Vechten, Wallace Thurman, James Weldon Johnson, and Claude McKay Signup and view all the answers

In the 1930s and 1940s, what was the focus of academic works like 'The Contemporary Negro Novel' and 'To Make a Poet Black'?

Discussion of black writers and artistic culture Signup and view all the answers

What led to a renewed interest in the Harlem Renaissance and other overlooked aspects of black American history?

The civil rights struggle and the Black Power movement Signup and view all the answers

What marked the first major stage of American Studies?

The blending of various disciplines Signup and view all the answers

By 1970, what was lacking in scholarly biography?

Scholarly biography of a black writer Signup and view all the answers

Who were exceptions in making slavery and the South prominent topics in American historiography?

John Hope Franklin, Stanley Elkins, Kenneth Stampp, and Eugene Genovese Signup and view all the answers

What did the academic works of the 1930s and 1940s discuss about the Harlem Renaissance?

They discussed black writers and artistic culture. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the need for a broader intellectual vision and investigative methods in American Studies by the 1950s?

The political and cultural turmoil following World War II Signup and view all the answers

What did the book 'Harlem Renaissance' feature?

'Harlem Renaissance' featured essays, literary works, and analyses of various aspects of the Harlem Renaissance. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the artistic forms encompassed by Harlem Renaissance?

Various forms of literature, music, visual arts, and other arts Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Nathan Huggins in writing Harlem Renaissance?

To deepen the understanding of the American nation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how did Huggins view America?

As a nation with interdependence between whites and blacks Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Harlem Renaissance have on scholars and writers?

It inspired numerous scholars and writers Signup and view all the answers

How did Huggins navigate the volatile 1960s era?

With calm conviction Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the writers of the Harlem Renaissance era?

Emphasis on religion and spiritual peace Signup and view all the answers

How did Huggins approach the illumination of the past in his work?

Through insights from the volatile present without snideness or defensiveness Signup and view all the answers

In what context did Huggins write Harlem Renaissance?

During a time of racial pride, large creative output, and debates on black place in society Signup and view all the answers

What influenced Huggins in writing Harlem Renaissance?

Reverend Howard Thurman, a Gandhi admirer Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Huggins's scholarly approach in writing Harlem Renaissance?

Scholarly poise and high standards of thoroughness, dedication, and elegance Signup and view all the answers

What was the main aim of the Harlem Renaissance?

To create lasting cultural change and address racial issues Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the main figures recognized for their significance during the Harlem Renaissance?

Langston Hughes and W.E.B. Du Bois Signup and view all the answers

What sparked the Harlem Renaissance?

Outpouring of literature, music, art, and political awareness around 1919 Signup and view all the answers

How did some figures, like Langston Hughes, feel about the Harlem Renaissance?

Disillusioned, seeing it as a cultural bubble that burst amidst persistent racial inequality and poverty Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on America and black America's desire for dignity, freedom, and creativity?

Remains a debated topic Signup and view all the answers

How did neglect of the era in traditional academic scholarship contribute to its peripheral status in history?

By excluding it from historical narratives and discussions Signup and view all the answers

What did Huggins's book become in relation to understanding the Harlem Renaissance?

A cornerstone for understanding this important period Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the Harlem Renaissance in providing 'glamour' for African Americans?

It contributed to mystery and allure for African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential reason why some questions about the Harlem Renaissance remain unanswered?

Complexity of the issues addressed during the era Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary sentiment of some figures towards the Harlem Renaissance?

Disillusionment due to burst cultural bubble amidst racial inequality and poverty Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main contributions of Huggins's book to scholarship on the Harlem Renaissance?

Clarifying mysteries surrounding the era Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Harlem Renaissance, a period of unprecedented cultural production and political consciousness among African Americans in New York City, continues to fascinate despite lingering questions.
Unique in providing "glamour" for African Americans, contributing to mystery and allure.
Huggins's Harlem Renaissance aimed to clarify mysteries, but some questions remain.
Sparked by an outpouring of literature, music, art, and political awareness around 1919.
Main figures, like Langston Hughes and W.E.B. Du Bois, recognized its significance.
The era aimed to address racial issues and create lasting cultural change.
Some figures, like Hughes, felt disillusioned, seeing it as a cultural bubble that burst amidst persistent racial inequality and poverty.
The Harlem Renaissance's impact on America and black America's desire for dignity, freedom, and creativity remains a debated topic.
Neglect of the era in traditional academic scholarship contributed to its peripheral status in history.
Scholarship on the Harlem Renaissance, like Huggins's book, has become a cornerstone for understanding this important period.

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An exploration of the Harlem Renaissance