American writer. Through his poetry, prose, and drama he made important contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. His best-known works include Weary Blues (1926) and The Ways of White Folks (1934). Here, his poem, Youth, written entirely in his hand on a 3 x 5 page. In full: “We had tomorrow bright before us like a flame, yesterday a night-gone thing, a sun-down name, and dawn - today, broad arch above the road we came We march! Langston Hughes inscribed especially for Mr. Arthur L. Howard, at Salt Lake, June 9, 1937.” In fine condition, with two small punch holes to top edge, two small areas of adhesive residue in the borders. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
