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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Portrait of Carl Diton, pianist and composer, addressed to Maud Cuney Hare.
Atlanta University Photographs
Carl Diton, 1923
Date Created
9/19/1923
Description
Portrait of Carl Diton, pianist and composer, addressed to Maud Cuney Hare.
Subject
Musicians, African American men, African American arts
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Wesley Howard, violinist who attended the New England Conservatory of Music, and was in charge of the violin and ensemble departments at the Howard University Conservatory of music.
Atlanta University Photographs
Wesley Howard, 1921
Date Created
7/25/1921
Description
Portrait of Wesley Howard, violinist who attended the New England Conservatory of Music, and was in charge of the violin and ensemble departments at the Howard University Conservatory of music.
Subject
Musicians, African American men, African American arts
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
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
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at Commencement, May 31, 1943
Date Created
5/31/1943
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A first grade class sits at desks with their teachers who are normal students.
Atlanta University Photographs
Oglethorpe Classroom, May 22, 1911
Date Created
5/22/1911
Description
A first grade class sits at desks with their teachers who are normal students.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life, African American students, African American children
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Edward B. Alford stands at a podium. Written on verso: Edward B. Alford at A.U. April 2, 1944
Atlanta University Photographs
Edward B. Alford at Atlanta University, April, 2, 1944
Date Created
4/2/1944
Description
Edward B. Alford stands at a podium. Written on verso: Edward B. Alford at A.U. April 2, 1944
Subject
African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students participate in gymnastics. Written on recto: Mass Gymnastics, Spelman College Founder's Day, April 11, 1937.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mass Gymnastics, Spelman College, April 11, 1937
Date Created
4/11/1937
Description
Students participate in gymnastics. Written on recto: Mass Gymnastics, Spelman College Founder's Day, April 11, 1937.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, Sports
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group photographed outside the Trevor Arnett Library during its dedication. Pictured are (top row, left to right) Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Benjamin E. Mays, and unidentified man, Rufus E. Clement, (bottom row, left to right) an unidentified woman, Mrs. Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Florence M. Read, Kendall Weisiger, and an unidentified man. Written on verso: Dedication library building. Last man on left on back row may be Trevor Arnett, bottom row, second from left, Mrs. Trevor Arnett?, 4th from left, Mrs. Florence M. Read. First from left, Mr. Trevor Arnett [?], third from left, Dr. Benjamin Mays, last, Dr. Rufus Clement
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
Group photographed outside the Trevor Arnett Library during its dedication. Pictured are (top row, left to right) Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Benjamin E. Mays, and unidentified man, Rufus E. Clement, (bottom row, left to right) an unidentified woman, Mrs. Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Florence M. Read, Kendall Weisiger, and an unidentified man. Written on verso: Dedication library building. Last man on left on back row may be Trevor Arnett, bottom row, second from left, Mrs. Trevor Arnett?, 4th from left, Mrs. Florence M. Read. First from left, Mr. Trevor Arnett [?], third from left, Dr. Benjamin Mays, last, Dr. Rufus Clement
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs