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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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
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
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Representatives of education foundations, religious societies, and sister colleges in the academic procession to Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. Exercises were held in this chapel because of rain and threatening weather which made the outdoor service impossible.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Representatives of education foundations, religious societies, and sister colleges in the academic procession to Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. Exercises were held in this chapel because of rain and threatening weather which made the outdoor service impossible.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Atlanta University faculty leads the academic procession into Sisters Chapel on the occasion of the dedication of the new Atlanta University Library. Rain compelled the holding of the exercise indoors.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Atlanta University faculty leads the academic procession into Sisters Chapel on the occasion of the dedication of the new Atlanta University Library. Rain compelled the holding of the exercise indoors.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
James R. McCain, president of Agnes Scott College, speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: President James R. McCains at Trevor Arnett library dedication, April, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
James R. McCain, president of Agnes Scott College, speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: President James R. McCains at Trevor Arnett library dedication, April, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
View of the crowd and graduates during the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Dedication Trevor Arnett library dedication, June, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
View of the crowd and graduates during the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Dedication Trevor Arnett library dedication, June, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Speakers and guests of honor entering Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. The exercises were held in this chapel instead of on the campus adjoining the library on account of a drenching rain that fell all Saturday morning
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Speakers and guests of honor entering Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. The exercises were held in this chapel instead of on the campus adjoining the library on account of a drenching rain that fell all Saturday morning
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the addition to the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Addition, February 21, 1955
Date Created
2/21/1955
Description
Exterior of the addition to the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Sign marking the entrance to the Atlanta University. Written on verso: Southeast fa�ade Trevor Arnett Library, cor[ner] of Chestnut and Greensferrry Road- 1977.
Atlanta University Photographs
Entrance of Atlanta University, circa 1977
Date Created
1972/1982
Description
Sign marking the entrance to the Atlanta University. Written on verso: Southeast fa�ade Trevor Arnett Library, cor[ner] of Chestnut and Greensferrry Road- 1977.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A contact sheet with images taken around the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Contact Sheet, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A contact sheet with images taken around the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Two students look at an exhibit in a display case.
Atlanta University Photographs
Students In the Trevor Arnett Library, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Two students look at an exhibit in a display case.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Rufus E. Clement Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Rufus E. Clement Hall, circa 1966
Date Created
1961/1971
Description
Exterior of Rufus E. Clement Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Three women talk to each other in the student bookstore.
Atlanta University Photographs
Student Bookstore, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Three women talk to each other in the student bookstore.
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Entrance to the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Exterior, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Entrance to the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Staff sit in a lounge in the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Lounge. Left to right: Mrs. Louise Birchette, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, Mrs. Paulette (Smith) _?, Mrs. Lee Alexander, Mrs. Almeta Gould Woodson, Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Interior, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Staff sit in a lounge in the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Lounge. Left to right: Mrs. Louise Birchette, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, Mrs. Paulette (Smith) _?, Mrs. Lee Alexander, Mrs. Almeta Gould Woodson, Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Exterior, circa 1957
Date Created
1952/1962
Description
Exterior of the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Seven women sit and stand in the Bumstead Hall lounge, while on puts a record on. Written on verso: Dormitory life- resident students relax in the lounge of Bumstead Hall. Fall, 1952
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, Interior, November 1952
Date Created
1952-11
Description
Seven women sit and stand in the Bumstead Hall lounge, while on puts a record on. Written on verso: Dormitory life- resident students relax in the lounge of Bumstead Hall. Fall, 1952
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A woman sits at the piano and group of women stand around the piano. Written on verso: Dormitory life- November 1952. Students relaxing in Bumstead Hall
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, Interior, November 1952
Date Created
1952-11
Description
A woman sits at the piano and group of women stand around the piano. Written on verso: Dormitory life- November 1952. Students relaxing in Bumstead Hall
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Four women sing at a piano. Written on verso: Students in dormitory, 1951. Smith, Mayberry, Carroll, and Samuel.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, Interior, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
Four women sing at a piano. Written on verso: Students in dormitory, 1951. Smith, Mayberry, Carroll, and Samuel.
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students in the rotunda of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Hale Woodruff Mural "Art of the Negro" in the rotunda of the Trevor Arnett Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Rotunda, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Students in the rotunda of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Hale Woodruff Mural "Art of the Negro" in the rotunda of the Trevor Arnett Library
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a women's dormitory room in Bumstead Hall with four seated women identified as Jones, Mayberry, Samuel, and Carroll. Written on verso: Students -dormitory. Jones, Mayberry, Samuel, and Carroll. Relax - a typical room in Bumstead Hall - school year 1950-1951
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall Dormitory Room, 1950
Date Created
1950
Description
Interior of a women's dormitory room in Bumstead Hall with four seated women identified as Jones, Mayberry, Samuel, and Carroll. Written on verso: Students -dormitory. Jones, Mayberry, Samuel, and Carroll. Relax - a typical room in Bumstead Hall - school year 1950-1951
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Offices, circa 1953
Date Created
1948/1958
Description
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a student lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Student Lounge, circa 1953
Date Created
1948/1958
Description
Interior of a student lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a faculty lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Faculty Lounge, circa 1953
Date Created
1948/1958
Description
Interior of a faculty lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Two women sit in chairs while a man and a woman play at the piano. Written on verso: Students relaxing in University Dormitory.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, Interior, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Two women sit in chairs while a man and a woman play at the piano. Written on verso: Students relaxing in University Dormitory.
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a classroom with tables lined with mechanical calculators in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Classroom, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a classroom with tables lined with mechanical calculators in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a classroom with a table and chairs in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Classroom, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a classroom with a table and chairs in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium facing away from the stage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Auditorium, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium facing away from the stage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Auditorium, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Auditorium, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Auditorium, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Offices, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of the foyer of Dean Sage Hall with a portrait of Dean Sage hanging on the wall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Foyer, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of the foyer of Dean Sage Hall with a portrait of Dean Sage hanging on the wall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of the foyer of Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Foyer, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of the foyer of Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a classroom with desks and a chalkboard in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Classroom, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a classroom with desks and a chalkboard in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a classroom with desks and a chalkboard in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Classroom, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a classroom with desks and a chalkboard in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a hallway in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Interior, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a hallway in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a hallway in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Interior, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a hallway in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of the kitchen area and stove in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Kitchen Area, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of the kitchen area and stove in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Offices, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a student lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Student Lounge, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a student lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a faculty lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Faculty Lounge, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a faculty lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of a temporary class building with students sitting and standing on the steps out front. Written on verso: Temporary class building, 1947, Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Temporary Class Building, July 2, 1947
Date Created
1947-07-02
Description
Exterior of a temporary class building with students sitting and standing on the steps out front. Written on verso: Temporary class building, 1947, Atlanta University.
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of a temporary class building with students walking down the front steps. Written on verso: Entrance to new classroom building, July 2, 1947.
Atlanta University Photographs
Temporary Class Building, July 2, 1947
Date Created
1947-07-02
Description
Exterior of a temporary class building with students walking down the front steps. Written on verso: Entrance to new classroom building, July 2, 1947.
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus landscape with Bumstead Hall on the left and Ware Hall on the right.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead and Ware Halls, circa 1951
Date Created
1946/1956
Description
Atlanta University campus landscape with Bumstead Hall on the left and Ware Hall on the right.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs