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.
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Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
6/3/1931
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, who received the degree of Master of Arts from Atlanta University June 3, 1931,- the first student to have earned a graduate degree at Atlanta University.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, who received the degree of Master of Arts from Atlanta University June 3, 1931,- the first student to have earned a graduate degree at Atlanta University.
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
6/3/1931
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School.
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
6/3/1931
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school.
Mary McLeod Bethune at Commencement, May 31, 1943
5/31/1943
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
4/10/1949
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Representatives of education foundations, religious societies, and sister colleges in the academic procession to Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. Exercises were held in this chapel because of rain and threatening weather which made the outdoor service impossible.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Representatives of education foundations, religious societies, and sister colleges in the academic procession to Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. Exercises were held in this chapel because of rain and threatening weather which made the outdoor service impossible.
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
4/10/1949
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Atlanta University faculty leads the academic procession into Sisters Chapel on the occasion of the dedication of the new Atlanta University Library. Rain compelled the holding of the exercise indoors.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Atlanta University faculty leads the academic procession into Sisters Chapel on the occasion of the dedication of the new Atlanta University Library. Rain compelled the holding of the exercise indoors.
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
4/10/1949
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
4/10/1949
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
4/10/1949
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Speakers and guests of honor entering Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. The exercises were held in this chapel instead of on the campus adjoining the library on account of a drenching rain that fell all Saturday morning
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Speakers and guests of honor entering Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. The exercises were held in this chapel instead of on the campus adjoining the library on account of a drenching rain that fell all Saturday morning
Trevor Arnett and Bust, 1949
1949
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
John Hope with Others, circa 1930
1925/1935
John Hope and two unidentified men and one women standing in front of building wearing academic regalia.
Presidents, Buildings and grounds, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope and two unidentified men and one women standing in front of building wearing academic regalia.
John Hope with Others, circa 1930
1925/1935
John Hope and three unidentified men and one women with academic regalia.
Presidents, Buildings and grounds, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope and three unidentified men and one women with academic regalia.
John Hope with Others, circa 1930
1925/1935
John Hope and unidentified man wearing academic regalia.
Presidents, Buildings and grounds, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope and unidentified man wearing academic regalia.
John Hope and Dr. Benjamin Griffith Brawley, circa 1920
1915/1925
President John Hope and Dr. Benjamin Griffith Brawley, first academic dean of Morehouse College, appointed in 1912.
Presidents, Buildings and grounds, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
President John Hope and Dr. Benjamin Griffith Brawley, first academic dean of Morehouse College, appointed in 1912.
Atlanta University Class of 1915
1915
Atlanta University class of 1915 in academic regalia.
African American students, African American teachers, African American women, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University class of 1915 in academic regalia.
Class of 1904
1904
Portrait of Atlanta University Class of 1904.
Portraits and people, African American students, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Atlanta University Class of 1904.
Graduating Class, circa 1900
1895/1905
Atlanta University graduating class.
African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, African American students, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University graduating class.
Trevor Arnett, circa 1940
Trevor Arnett speaks at a graduation ceremony.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett speaks at a graduation ceremony.