Nella Larsen

American novelist, librarian, nurse (1891–1964)
Person human Q453665
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Nella Larsen

Summary

Nella Larsen is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], she… she was born on April 13, 1891[3]. She passed away in Brooklyn[4]. She died on March 30, 1964[5]. She worked as a nurse[6], writer[7], librarian[8], and novelist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,002 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Nella Larsen…
  • Nella Larsen passed away in Brooklyn[4].
  • Nella Larsen was born on April 13, 1891[3].
  • Nella Larsen was born on April 14, 1891[11].
  • Nella Larsen was born on 1891[12].
  • Nella Larsen died on March 30, 1964[5].
  • Nella Larsen died on 1964[13].
  • Burial took place at Cypress Hills Cemetery[14].
  • Nella Larsen's father was Q135640032[15].
  • Nella Larsen's mother was Q135640022[16].
  • Among Nella Larsen's spouses was Elmer Samuel Imes[17].
  • Nella Larsen held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Nella Larsen is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19].
  • Nella Larsen's professions included nurse[6].
  • Nella Larsen worked as a writer[7].
  • Nella Larsen's professions included librarian[8].
  • Nella Larsen's professions included novelist[9].
  • Nella Larsen was employed by New York Public Library[20].
  • Among Nella Larsen's employers was John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital[21].
  • Among Nella Larsen's employers was New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene[22].
  • Nella Larsen was employed by Gouverneur Health[23].
  • Nella Larsen was employed by Metropolitan Hospital Center[24].
  • Nella Larsen was educated at Fisk University[25].
  • Nella Larsen was educated at Columbia University[26].
  • Nella Larsen was educated at University of Copenhagen[27].

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Origins and Family

Nella Larsen was born in Chicago[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 13, 1891[3], April 14, 1891[11], and 1891[12]. Her father was Q135640032[15]. Her mother was Q135640022[16]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19].

Education

Educated at Fisk University[25], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1866[30]; Columbia University[26], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34]; University of Copenhagen[27], a public research university[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1479[37]; and Lincoln School for Nurses[38], a nursing school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1898[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include nurse[6], writer[7], librarian[8], and novelist[9]. Employers include New York Public Library[20], a library network[42], in United States[43], founded in 1895[44], headquartered in New York City[45]; John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital[21], a hospital[46], in United States[47], founded in 1892[48]; New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene[22], a government agency[49], in United States[50], founded in 1870[51]; Gouverneur Health[23], a hospital[52], in United States[53], founded in 1885[54]; and Metropolitan Hospital Center[24], a hospital[55], in United States[56], founded in 1875[57].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Quicksand[58], a literary work[59] and Passing[60], a literary work[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[62], a fellowship grant[63], in United States[64], founded in 1925[65] and William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[66], an award[67], in United States[68], founded in 1926[69].

Personal Life

Nella Larsen was married to Elmer Samuel Imes[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 30, 1964[5] and 1964[13]. Nella Larsen died in Brooklyn[4]. Burial took place at Cypress Hills Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Nella Larsen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,002 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Works attributed to her include Passing[72], a literary work[73].

FAQs

Where was Nella Larsen born?

Nella Larsen's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Nella Larsen die?

Nella Larsen passed away in Brooklyn[4].

Who were Nella Larsen's parents?

Nella Larsen's father was Q135640032[15]. Nella Larsen's mother was Q135640022[16].

Who was Nella Larsen married to?

Nella Larsen's spouses include Elmer Samuel Imes[17].

What did Nella Larsen do for work?

Nella Larsen worked as nurse[6], writer[7], librarian[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Nella Larsen go to school?

Nella Larsen was educated at Fisk University[25], Columbia University[26], University of Copenhagen[27], and Lincoln School for Nurses[38].

What awards did Nella Larsen receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[62] and William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[66].

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    Libraries australia id 35292145
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    Mother Q135640022
    Employer New York Public Library, John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene +2
    Notable work Quicksand, Passing
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