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 = 1930-1939
  • Subjects = Portraits and people
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.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Barrington. Written on recto: 1939, To Louise - my friend and co-[?] for many a year. Barrington.
Atlanta University Photographs
Barrington, 1939
Date Created
1939
Description
A portrait of Mr. Barrington. Written on recto: 1939, To Louise - my friend and co-[?] for many a year. Barrington.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William Henry Boddy. Written on verso: Dr. William Henry Boddy, Commencement Speaker, 1939
Atlanta University Photographs
William Boddy, 1939
Date Created
1939
Description
A portrait of William Henry Boddy. Written on verso: Dr. William Henry Boddy, Commencement Speaker, 1939
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Norman Atwood. Written on recto: Thanks for making my stay at the [?] very pleasant "Lov" Norman Atwood, 1936.
Atlanta University Photographs
Norman Atwood, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
A portrait of Norman Atwood. Written on recto: Thanks for making my stay at the [?] very pleasant "Lov" Norman Atwood, 1936.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of W.R. Banks. Written on verso: V.R. Banks, principal Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, Prairie View, Texas.
Atlanta University Photographs
W.R. Banks, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
A portrait of W.R. Banks. Written on verso: V.R. Banks, principal Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, Prairie View, Texas.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Arna Bontemps. Written on recto: Arna Bontemps, Negro poet who has written his first novel, "God Sends Sunday," Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company.
Atlanta University Photographs
Arna Bontemps, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
A portrait of Arna Bontemps. Written on recto: Arna Bontemps, Negro poet who has written his first novel, "God Sends Sunday," Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American authors, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dean Sage. Written on verso: Mr. Dean Sage - Trustee
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
A portrait of Dean Sage. Written on verso: Mr. Dean Sage - Trustee
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Joseph A. Bailey. Written on recto: Joseph A. Bailey - first student of the graduate school to receive the master's degree.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey, circa 1931
Date Created
1926/1936
Description
A portrait of Joseph A. Bailey. Written on recto: Joseph A. Bailey - first student of the graduate school to receive the master's degree.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Armstrong. Written on verso: Armstrong. Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Armstrong, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
A portrait of Mr. Armstrong. Written on verso: Armstrong. Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dr. Jesse M. Bader. Written on recto: Dr. Jesse M. Bader
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Jess M. Bader, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
A portrait of Dr. Jesse M. Bader. Written on recto: Dr. Jesse M. Bader
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs