C. Eric Lincoln (June 23, 1924 - May 14, 2000) was born in Athens, Alabama. Despite the setbacks of manifest segregation and prejudices of the Jim Crow era, young Lincoln developed tenacity and a strong sense of self-expression at an early age. Since those earnest beginnings, Lincoln eventually earned five degrees, including a Bachelor of Divinity from the University of Chicago and a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Ethics from Boston University. An ordained minister, Dr. Lincoln is best known as a distinguished scholar, writer and lecturer on the Sociology of Black Religion, and Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States. 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.
Jun 11, 2019

C. Eric Lincoln Collection

C. Eric Lincoln (June 23, 1924 - May 14, 2000) was born in Athens, Alabama. Despite the setbacks of manifest segregation and prejudices of the Jim Crow era, young Lincoln developed tenacity and a strong sense of self-expression at an early age. Since those earnest beginnings, Lincoln eventually earned five degrees, including a Bachelor of Divinity from the University of Chicago and a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Ethics from Boston University. An ordained minister, Dr. Lincoln is best known as a distinguished scholar, writer and lecturer on the Sociology of Black Religion, and Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States.

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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C. Eric Lincoln stands with his arm around Albert Danielson. Written on recto: With his strong arm of friendship around me I will go forward in love for God and mankind -Albert. January 19, 1973.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln and Albert Danielson, January 19, 1973
Date Created
1/19/1973
Description
C. Eric Lincoln stands with his arm around Albert Danielson. Written on recto: With his strong arm of friendship around me I will go forward in love for God and mankind -Albert. January 19, 1973.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit Moses Anderson gives greetings and delivers a message from the Holy See.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit Moses Anderson gives greetings and delivers a message from the Holy See.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln laughs with a group. Written on verso: Cecil Eric Lincoln, President of Phoenix Fuels, Nashville Tennessee, enjoys a laugh with his father, C. Eric Lincoln while Dr. Clarence G. Newsome of Duke University looks on.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln laughs with a group. Written on verso: Cecil Eric Lincoln, President of Phoenix Fuels, Nashville Tennessee, enjoys a laugh with his father, C. Eric Lincoln while Dr. Clarence G. Newsome of Duke University looks on.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln speaks from the podium as Clark College President Elias Blake and an unidentified man look on.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln speaks from the podium as Clark College President Elias Blake and an unidentified man look on.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Special events
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln talks with James P. Brawley, President Emeritus, Clark College (left), and Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University (right).
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln talks with James P. Brawley, President Emeritus, Clark College (left), and Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University (right).
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Left to right: Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University; James P. Brawley, President Emeritus, Clark College; Clark College President Elias Blake; and C. Eric Lincoln.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
Left to right: Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University; James P. Brawley, President Emeritus, Clark College; Clark College President Elias Blake; and C. Eric Lincoln.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln hugs Alex Haley as Clark College President Elias Blake and an unidentified man look on.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln hugs Alex Haley as Clark College President Elias Blake and an unidentified man look on.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Special events
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln looks at a plaque with Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University and Joyce Lincoln Godfrey.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln looks at a plaque with Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University and Joyce Lincoln Godfrey.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln stands and talks with Alex Haley.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln stands and talks with Alex Haley.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University, gives greetings and delivers a message from Duke President Terry Sanford.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University, gives greetings and delivers a message from Duke President Terry Sanford.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln stands and talks with Alex Haley as Dean Lawrence N. Jones, Howard Divinity School, looks on.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln stands and talks with Alex Haley as Dean Lawrence N. Jones, Howard Divinity School, looks on.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln stands and smiles with Dean Lawrence N. Jones, Howard Divinity School.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln stands and smiles with Dean Lawrence N. Jones, Howard Divinity School.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Left to right: Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University; James P. Brawley, President Emeritus, Clark College; Clark College President Elias Blake; Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit Moses Anderson, C. Eric Lincoln.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
Left to right: Robert T. Young, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke University; James P. Brawley, President Emeritus, Clark College; Clark College President Elias Blake; Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit Moses Anderson, C. Eric Lincoln.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Special events
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Dean Lawrence N. Jones, Howard Divinity School, speaks at the podium as Clark President Elias Blake, C. Eric Lincoln, Alex Haley, and an unidentified man look on.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
Dean Lawrence N. Jones, Howard Divinity School, speaks at the podium as Clark President Elias Blake, C. Eric Lincoln, Alex Haley, and an unidentified man look on.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Special events
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln delivers the inaugural lecture.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln delivers the inaugural lecture.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Clark College President Elias Blake presents C. Eric Lincoln with a Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
Clark College President Elias Blake presents C. Eric Lincoln with a Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Special events
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln stands with AME Bishop John H. Adams.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln stands with AME Bishop John H. Adams.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln delivers the inaugural lecture.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln delivers the inaugural lecture.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln is hooded by Clark College President Elias Blake.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
C. Eric Lincoln is hooded by Clark College President Elias Blake.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Special events
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Clark President Elias Blake delivers a message at the podium as C. Eric Lincoln, Alex Haley, and an unidentified man look on.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship Inauguration, October 19, 1984
Date Created
10/19/1984
Description
Clark President Elias Blake delivers a message at the podium as C. Eric Lincoln, Alex Haley, and an unidentified man look on.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln talks with John Bennett, President of Union Theological Seminary at the Union Theological Seminary.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln at Union Theological Seminary, October 25, 1967
Date Created
10/25/1967
Description
C. Eric Lincoln talks with John Bennett, President of Union Theological Seminary at the Union Theological Seminary.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Composite image of wedding pictures of Benton V. Davis and Stephanie Rothstein-Davis.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Rothstein-Davis Wedding, October 28, 1995
Date Created
10/28/1995
Description
Composite image of wedding pictures of Benton V. Davis and Stephanie Rothstein-Davis.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C Eric Lincoln stands with Deidre Miller and William Pressley at their wedding.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln With Wedding Couple, November 11, 1993
Date Created
11/11/1993
Description
C Eric Lincoln stands with Deidre Miller and William Pressley at their wedding.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Exterior of a shack home with laundry hanging on the fence.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Shack Home, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Exterior of a shack home with laundry hanging on the fence.
Subject
Buildings and grounds
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln as a child.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1926
Date Created
1921/1931
Description
Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln as a child.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Reverend Barnwell stands on the steps of a building. Written on verso: Feb. 23, 1923. Rev. Barnwell, former superintendent of the southeastern district, for whom Barnwell Community is named.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Reverend Barnwell, 1923
Date Created
1923
Description
Reverend Barnwell stands on the steps of a building. Written on verso: Feb. 23, 1923. Rev. Barnwell, former superintendent of the southeastern district, for whom Barnwell Community is named.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln as a young boy.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln as a young boy.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of C. H. Mason, a painting.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. H. Mason, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
Portrait of C. H. Mason, a painting.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of C. H. Mason.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. H. Mason, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
Portrait of C. H. Mason.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of C. H. Mason.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. H. Mason, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
Portrait of C. H. Mason.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln as a young man wearing a navy uniform.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln as a young man wearing a navy uniform.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Louise Allyn stands in a yard in front of a birdbath. Written on verso: Mrs. Allyn, Principal of Trinity School, Athens, Alabama for 30 years. Commencement Sunday, 1939.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Louise H. Allyn, 1939
Date Created
1939
Description
Louise Allyn stands in a yard in front of a birdbath. Written on verso: Mrs. Allyn, Principal of Trinity School, Athens, Alabama for 30 years. Commencement Sunday, 1939.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Louise Allyn stands in a yard in front of a birdbath. Written on verso: Mrs. Louise H. Allyn. Taken at Trinity School, Athens, Alabama, about 1940.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Louise H. Allyn, 1940
Date Created
1940
Description
Louise Allyn stands in a yard in front of a birdbath. Written on verso: Mrs. Louise H. Allyn. Taken at Trinity School, Athens, Alabama, about 1940.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton sits and reads "Sepia" magazine. Written on verso: Relaxing with her favorite magazine. Singer enjoys all good publications. Likes Sepia best.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Darwin McBeth Walton sits and reads "Sepia" magazine. Written on verso: Relaxing with her favorite magazine. Singer enjoys all good publications. Likes Sepia best.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton stands on a rooftop with her husband Claude. Written on verso: the honeymooners pause in the shadow of Maxmillian Castle, Cuernavaca Morales, Mexico.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton With Husband Claude, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Darwin McBeth Walton stands on a rooftop with her husband Claude. Written on verso: the honeymooners pause in the shadow of Maxmillian Castle, Cuernavaca Morales, Mexico.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Unidentified woman and child. Written on verso: My mother.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Unidentified Family, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Unidentified woman and child. Written on verso: My mother.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton stands by a car with her husband Claude. Written on verso: Darwin waves "goodbye" as she and Claude set out on honeymoon that takes them to Mexico from California.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton With Husband Claude, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Darwin McBeth Walton stands by a car with her husband Claude. Written on verso: Darwin waves "goodbye" as she and Claude set out on honeymoon that takes them to Mexico from California.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of Lawrence V. M. Otoo.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Lawrence V. M. Otoo, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Portrait of Lawrence V. M. Otoo.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Unidentified children. Written on verso: My daughter Jasmine.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Unidentified Family, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Unidentified children. Written on verso: My daughter Jasmine.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of Lawrence V. M. Otoo.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Lawrence V. M. Otoo, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Portrait of Lawrence V. M. Otoo.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton sings. Written on verso: Practice! Practice! Practice! Before baby came Darwin did daily stint of 2 - 4 hours. Practices now whenever opportunity presents itself.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Darwin McBeth Walton sings. Written on verso: Practice! Practice! Practice! Before baby came Darwin did daily stint of 2 - 4 hours. Practices now whenever opportunity presents itself.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of Dr. Jay T. Wright. Written on verso: Lincoln's mentor and friend.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Dr. Jay T. Wright, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Portrait of Dr. Jay T. Wright. Written on verso: Lincoln's mentor and friend.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln stands at his dresser with a coat in hand and a pipe. Written on verso: University of California.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1952
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
C. Eric Lincoln stands at his dresser with a coat in hand and a pipe. Written on verso: University of California.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton lays on a couch reading music. Written on verso: "Thinking through" a aria. Pretty young coloratura "listens with her mind" as she studies score.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Darwin McBeth Walton lays on a couch reading music. Written on verso: "Thinking through" a aria. Pretty young coloratura "listens with her mind" as she studies score.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of C. Eric. Lincoln. Written on verso: The young Professor.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1952
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Portrait of C. Eric. Lincoln. Written on verso: The young Professor.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton feeds her husband Claude wedding cake. Written on verso: Six foot track star gets hunk of wedding cake from his enthusiastic spouse. He is Athletic Director in Chicago Park District.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton With Husband Claude, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Darwin McBeth Walton feeds her husband Claude wedding cake. Written on verso: Six foot track star gets hunk of wedding cake from his enthusiastic spouse. He is Athletic Director in Chicago Park District.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton lays on a couch reading music. Written on verso: Darwin studies score for presentation she will offer at a benefit recital in June. Has major operatic appearance in May.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Darwin McBeth Walton lays on a couch reading music. Written on verso: Darwin studies score for presentation she will offer at a benefit recital in June. Has major operatic appearance in May.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of Cecil E. and Joyce Elaine Lincoln.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Cecil E. and Joyce Elaine Lincoln, C. Eric Lincoln's children, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Portrait of Cecil E. and Joyce Elaine Lincoln.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, African American families
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of Darwin McBeth Walton. Written on verso: Walton poses for photographer at formal dance held at Chicago's Parkway Ballroom.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Portrait of Darwin McBeth Walton. Written on verso: Walton poses for photographer at formal dance held at Chicago's Parkway Ballroom.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Portrait of Darwin McBeth Walton.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Darwin McBeth Walton, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Portrait of Darwin McBeth Walton.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection