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
  • Series = Buildings and Grounds
  • Subjects = African American educators
An unidentified man speaks on a stage during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Assembly on platform by Library, 1931
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Construction, October 1931
Date Created
1931-10
Description
An unidentified man speaks on a stage during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Assembly on platform by Library, 1931
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group stands on stage next to the cornerstone during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Construction, October 1931
Date Created
1931-10
Description
A group stands on stage next to the cornerstone during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A cornerstone is laid in a ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Laying of cornerstone, Oct. 1931
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Construction, October 1931
Date Created
1931-10
Description
A cornerstone is laid in a ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Laying of cornerstone, Oct. 1931
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope (right) stands with Florence M. Read (center) and other Atlanta University Center faculty and graduates. Written on verso: Library groundbreaking, June 1931
Atlanta University Photographs
Presidents and Graduates, June 1931
Date Created
1931-06
Description
John Hope (right) stands with Florence M. Read (center) and other Atlanta University Center faculty and graduates. Written on verso: Library groundbreaking, June 1931
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs