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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  • Decade = 1890-1899
  • Subjects = African American students
Third year of normal school class of 1893, (left to right) two seated Mattie Harrison, Jamie Wright, second row: Rizzie Eduardo, Emma Parks, Daisy Famlro, T. Johnson, Maude Holmes, Jessie Fields, Julia Blount, third row behind chairs: Mamie Coles, M. Gillard, Buggs, Mattie Watte, Anna Maxwell.
Atlanta University Photographs
Third Year Normal Class, 1893
Date Created
1893
Description
Third year of normal school class of 1893, (left to right) two seated Mattie Harrison, Jamie Wright, second row: Rizzie Eduardo, Emma Parks, Daisy Famlro, T. Johnson, Maude Holmes, Jessie Fields, Julia Blount, third row behind chairs: Mamie Coles, M. Gillard, Buggs, Mattie Watte, Anna Maxwell.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of students posing for photograph, Adrienne Herndon (front row far right).
Atlanta University Photographs
Class of 1890
Date Created
1890
Description
Group of students posing for photograph, Adrienne Herndon (front row far right).
Subject
African American students, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of students pose for a picture.
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of Students, 1890
Date Created
1890
Description
Group of students pose for a picture.
Subject
African American students, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Elizabeth Easley Holmes, class of 1878.
Atlanta University Photographs
Elizabeth Easley Holmes, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of Elizabeth Easley Holmes, class of 1878.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of E.R. Holmes of Albany, GA Class of 1894.
Atlanta University Photographs
E. R. Holmes, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of E.R. Holmes of Albany, GA Class of 1894.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Amanda Starks, AU class of 1884.
Atlanta University Photographs
Amanda Starks, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of Amanda Starks, AU class of 1884.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
An unidentified group of men, women, and children.
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Group, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
An unidentified group of men, women, and children.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American women, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Men's Chemistry Class, (left to right) John Murphy, Thomas Jefferson Bell, Silas Floyd, Floyd Grant Snelsm, Edgar(?), John Matthews, Larry Palmer, Hennery Hunt, Julius (Shles?) in Chemistry class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Men's Chemistry Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Men's Chemistry Class, (left to right) John Murphy, Thomas Jefferson Bell, Silas Floyd, Floyd Grant Snelsm, Edgar(?), John Matthews, Larry Palmer, Hennery Hunt, Julius (Shles?) in Chemistry class.
Subject
Sciences, African American students, African American men, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students in chemistry class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Women's Chemistry Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Students in chemistry class.
Subject
African American students, African American women, African Americans--Education, Sciences
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of unidentified students in front of a brick building.
Atlanta University Photographs
Students, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Group of unidentified students in front of a brick building.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people, Children
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Five unidentified female students sitting on rocks outside of a house.
Atlanta University Photographs
Students, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Five unidentified female students sitting on rocks outside of a house.
Subject
African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Junior College boys in chemistry class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Chemistry Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Junior College boys in chemistry class.
Subject
Sciences, African American students, African American men, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students in Knowles Hall carpentry class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Carpentering, Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Students in Knowles Hall carpentry class.
Subject
Industrial arts, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students in carpentry class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Carpentering, Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Students in carpentry class.
Subject
Industrial arts, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Female students in cooking class held in North Hall. Pictured are: Emma Escridge, Mrs. Clara Thomas, Mrs. Florida Beale Phillips, Mrs. Carrie Fambro Shepperson, Mrs. Maggie Wimbish, Mrs. Ella P. Baker, Mrs. C.C. (?)-teacher, Mrs. Mamie Henderson, Mrs. Katie (?), Mrs. Sara Brown, Mrs. Willie Bryant, and Mrs. Ursula Jackson Wade in cooking class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Home Economics Cooking Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Female students in cooking class held in North Hall. Pictured are: Emma Escridge, Mrs. Clara Thomas, Mrs. Florida Beale Phillips, Mrs. Carrie Fambro Shepperson, Mrs. Maggie Wimbish, Mrs. Ella P. Baker, Mrs. C.C. (?)-teacher, Mrs. Mamie Henderson, Mrs. Katie (?), Mrs. Sara Brown, Mrs. Willie Bryant, and Mrs. Ursula Jackson Wade in cooking class.
Subject
Home economics, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of female students sewing, far left student using a sewing machine.
Atlanta University Photographs
Home Economics Sewing Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Group of female students sewing, far left student using a sewing machine.
Subject
Home economics, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of female students in a sewing classroom.
Atlanta University Photographs
Home Economics Sewing Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Group of female students in a sewing classroom.
Subject
Home economics, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of female students in sewing class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Home Economics Sewing Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Group of female students in sewing class.
Subject
Home economics, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Female students in canning class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Home Economics Canning Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Female students in canning class.
Subject
Home economics, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Female students in cooking class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Home Economics Cooking Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Female students in cooking class.
Subject
Home economics, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs