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 portrait of Kofi Bota.
Atlanta University Photographs
Kofi Bota, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Kofi Bota.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Gaynelle Barksdale. Written on verso: Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale, Librarian, Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A portrait of Gaynelle Barksdale. Written on verso: Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale, Librarian, Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
G. Cletus Birchette sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
Atlanta University Photographs
G. Cletus Birchette, December 1968
Date Created
1968-12
Description
G. Cletus Birchette sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of G. Cletus Birchette. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
Atlanta University Photographs
G. Cletus Birchette, December 1968
Date Created
1968-12
Description
A portrait of G. Cletus Birchette. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Ray Barzey sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. Ray Barzey - MSLIS 1968
Atlanta University Photographs
Ray Barzey, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ray Barzey sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. Ray Barzey - MSLIS 1968
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American librarians, Portraits and people
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
Lee Alexander helps a researcher. Written on verso: Lee Alexander, Archivist, Darlene (Ross) White, researcher.
Atlanta University Photographs
Lee Alexander and a Researcher, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Lee Alexander helps a researcher. Written on verso: Lee Alexander, Archivist, Darlene (Ross) White, researcher.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dorothy Bolden. Written on verso: Dorothy Bolden c1970's Atlanta Domestic Workers
Atlanta University Photographs
Dorothy Bolden, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A portrait of Dorothy Bolden. Written on verso: Dorothy Bolden c1970's Atlanta Domestic Workers
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor stands in a kitchen.
Atlanta University Photographs
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor, circa 1967
Date Created
1962/1972
Description
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor stands in a kitchen.
Subject
African American authors, African American women
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
Dr. Hubert Ross and daughter Susan Ross visit the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Hubert Ross and Daughter Susan Ross, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Dr. Hubert Ross and daughter Susan Ross visit the art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs admire artwork at the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs admire artwork at the art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph Amissano and John Arterbery talk at the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph Amissano and John Arterbery, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Joseph Amissano and John Arterbery talk at the art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Gerald Hooper and others look at an artwork titled "Martyr".
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Gerald Hooper and Others, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Mrs. Gerald Hooper and others look at an artwork titled "Martyr".
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
An unidentified man and woman admire a sculpture of a human head.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
An unidentified man and woman admire a sculpture of a human head.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Three unidentified women admire artwork at the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Three unidentified women admire artwork at the art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bond looks at a sculpture titled "Woman with Brassier".
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Dr. Bond looks at a sculpture titled "Woman with Brassier".
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified men and a woman talk at the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Unidentified men and a woman talk at the art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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