This collection contains photographs of Atlanta University before its consolidation with Clark College, containing photographs dating from 1858 to 1995, with the bulk of the material falling between 1905 and 1968. The photographs consist of mostly students, alumni, faculty, administrative officers, campus events, and buildings of Atlanta University, however, there are photographs of people and places from all the Atlanta University Center schools. 

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
Jan 4, 2024

Atlanta University Photographs

This collection contains photographs of Atlanta University before its consolidation with Clark College, containing photographs dating from 1858 to 1995, with the bulk of the material falling between 1905 and 1968. The photographs consist of mostly students, alumni, faculty, administrative officers, campus events, and buildings of Atlanta University, however, there are photographs of people and places from all the Atlanta University Center schools.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.

For:
  • Subjects = African American arts
9/19/1923
Portrait of Carl Diton, pianist and composer, addressed to Maud Cuney Hare.
Musicians, African American men, African American arts
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Carl Diton, pianist and composer, addressed to Maud Cuney Hare.
7/25/1921
Portrait of Wesley Howard, violinist who attended the New England Conservatory of Music, and was in charge of the violin and ensemble departments at the Howard University Conservatory of music.
Musicians, African American men, African American arts
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Wesley Howard, violinist who attended the New England Conservatory of Music, and was in charge of the violin and ensemble departments at the Howard University Conservatory of music.
2/11/1960
Frederick O'Neal kisses Josephine Baker on the cheek. Written on verso: Visits "Shakespeare in Harlem." New York: Frederick O'Neal, star of "Shakespeare in Harlem," kisses singer Josephine Baker backstage at the forty-first street theater after Jan. 11th performance. Miss Baker, who was born in America but is now a citizen of France, visited the cast backstage. 2-11-1960 JL
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights
Atlanta University Photographs
Frederick O'Neal kisses Josephine Baker on the cheek. Written on verso: Visits "Shakespeare in Harlem." New York: Frederick O'Neal, star of "Shakespeare in Harlem," kisses singer Josephine Baker backstage at the forty-first street theater after Jan. 11th performance. Miss Baker, who was born in America but is now a citizen of France, visited the cast backstage. 2-11-1960 JL
2/10/1960
Josephine Baker holding a bouqet of flowers. Written on verso: New York Bureau. Josephine Baker arrives in U.S. New York: Holding a bouquet of Flowers, American-born Negro singer smiles as she answers newsmen's questions following her arrival at Idlewild Airport here, Feb. 10th. Miss Baker said that attacks she had made on racial conditions in the U.S. had been "exaggerated." She is scheduled to make appearances in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. 2-10-60 JL
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker holding a bouqet of flowers. Written on verso: New York Bureau. Josephine Baker arrives in U.S. New York: Holding a bouquet of Flowers, American-born Negro singer smiles as she answers newsmen's questions following her arrival at Idlewild Airport here, Feb. 10th. Miss Baker said that attacks she had made on racial conditions in the U.S. had been "exaggerated." She is scheduled to make appearances in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. 2-10-60 JL
1980-04
A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80
African American universities and colleges, Theatre and dance, Portraits and people, African American arts, African American women
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80
1970/1980
A portrait of Pearl Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl. Written on verso: Bailey, Pearl. Gift: L. Alexander - 12/71
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, African American women, African American arts
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Pearl Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl. Written on verso: Bailey, Pearl. Gift: L. Alexander - 12/71
1970/1980
A portrait of Peal Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, African American women, African American arts
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Peal Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl
1961
Dr. Hubert Ross and daughter Susan Ross visit the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Hubert Ross and daughter Susan Ross visit the art exhibition.
1961
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs admire artwork at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs admire artwork at the art exhibition.
1961
Joseph Amissano and John Arterbery talk at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph Amissano and John Arterbery talk at the art exhibition.
1961
Mrs. Gerald Hooper and others look at an artwork titled "Martyr".
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Gerald Hooper and others look at an artwork titled "Martyr".
1961
An unidentified man and woman admire a sculpture of a human head.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
An unidentified man and woman admire a sculpture of a human head.
1961
Three unidentified women admire artwork at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Three unidentified women admire artwork at the art exhibition.
1961
Dr. Bond looks at a sculpture titled "Woman with Brassier".
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bond looks at a sculpture titled "Woman with Brassier".
1961
Unidentified men and a woman talk at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified men and a woman talk at the art exhibition.
1960-05-01
Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, discusses artwork with Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Skala at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, discusses artwork with Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Skala at the art exhibition.
1960-05-01
Mrs. G. Foster and Jack Jordan look at his prize-winning sculpture, "Negro Girl Skipping Rope".
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. G. Foster and Jack Jordan look at his prize-winning sculpture, "Negro Girl Skipping Rope".
1960-05-01
Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Phillips, Harper T. Phillips, and Gregory Ridley admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Phillips, Harper T. Phillips, and Gregory Ridley admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
1960-05-01
Sister M. Patrick Thomas, Mother M. Ruth, and Sister M. Louis Marie at the 19th annual art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Sister M. Patrick Thomas, Mother M. Ruth, and Sister M. Louis Marie at the 19th annual art exhibition.
1960-05-01
Dr. Clement and Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, talk at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Clement and Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, talk at the art exhibition.