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.

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
C. Eric Lincoln and Guests, circa 1975 1970/1980 C. Eric Lincoln greets an unidentified woman at a reception. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people C. Eric Lincoln Collection
UNC Writer's Workshop, 1989 1989 C. Eric Lincoln talks at a UNC writer's workshop. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Conference to Access the State of Black Arts and Letters, May 1972 1972-05 A women laughs at a reception at the Conference to Access the State of Black Arts and Letters in Chicago, IL. May 26-28, 1972. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln at Boston University, 1991 1991 Four unidentified women sit on a couch. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln in Boston, Massachusetts, 1991 1991 A group at a reception. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Conference to Access the State of Black Arts and Letters, May 1972 1972-05 Men talk at a reception at the Conference to Access the State of Black Arts and Letters in Chicago, IL. May 26-28, 1972. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, 1971 1971 C. Eric Lincoln sits at his desk holding a pipe. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people C. Eric Lincoln Collection
UNC Writer's Workshop, 1989 1989 C. Eric Lincoln (left) stands with other participants at a UNC writer's workshop. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln at Boston University, 1991 1991 Ossie Davis signs an autograph for a woman. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln and Child, circa 1967 1962/1972 C. Eric Lincoln holds a young child, possibly his son Less Charles Lincoln. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, African American families C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln at the American Embassy in Spain, 1965 1965 C. Eric Lincoln shakes the hand of Ambassador Angier Biddle Duke as Wiley Branton looks on at the American Embassy Madrid, Spain. Branton and Lincoln were guests at the Embassy. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln at Boston University, 1991 1991 A reception for C. Eric Lincoln receiving an honorary degree from Boston University. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Special events C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Conference to Access the State of Black Arts and Letters, May 1972 1972-05 An unidentified man speaks at the Conference to Access the State of Black Arts and Letters in Chicago, IL. May 26-28, 1972. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln's Birthday at Alex Haley's Farm, 1990 1990 Alex Haley speaks from a podium at his house in Tennessee. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, 1967 1967 Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people C. Eric Lincoln Collection
First Bryan Baptist Church, circa 1980 1975/1985 Exterior of First Bryan Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia. Church buildings, African American churches, Buildings and grounds C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Conference to Access the State of Black Arts and Letters, May 1972 1972-05 Lunch reception at the Conference to Access the State of Black Arts and Letters in Chicago, IL. May 26-28, 1972. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, 1971 1971 C. Eric Lincoln sits at his office desk and talks on the phone. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln in Boston, Massachusetts, 1991 1991 C. Eric Lincoln with an unidentified man at "This Road Since Freedom" event at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Atukwei John Okai, circa 1968 1963/1973 Poet Atukwei John Okai presents onstage. African American poets, Portraits and people, Special events C. Eric Lincoln Collection