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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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
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: The portrait of Miss Frankie Adams by Jewel Woodard Simon which was presented to the Atlanta University School of Social Work by the National Alumni Association of the School of Social Work (l. to r.) Clarence Coleman, Class �47, Mrs. Simon, Class �31, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, and Dr. William S. Jackson, dean, Atlanta University School of Social Work.
Atlanta University Photographs
People View a Portrait of Frankie Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: The portrait of Miss Frankie Adams by Jewel Woodard Simon which was presented to the Atlanta University School of Social Work by the National Alumni Association of the School of Social Work (l. to r.) Clarence Coleman, Class �47, Mrs. Simon, Class �31, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, and Dr. William S. Jackson, dean, Atlanta University School of Social Work.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: Schools Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Jewel Simon, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Clement and Dean Jackson�Mrs. Simon painted the portrait of Miss Adams for the School of Social Work alumni.
Atlanta University Photographs
People View a Portrait of Frankie Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: Schools Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Jewel Simon, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Clement and Dean Jackson�Mrs. Simon painted the portrait of Miss Adams for the School of Social Work alumni.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, African American authors, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Myron N. Adams visits a memorial site. Written on verso: Mrs. Myron N. Adams; Nellie Adams. Myron N. Adams visits a memorial site for Edmund Asa Ware's.
Atlanta University Photographs
Myron N. Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Myron N. Adams visits a memorial site. Written on verso: Mrs. Myron N. Adams; Nellie Adams. Myron N. Adams visits a memorial site for Edmund Asa Ware's.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Associations, institutions, etc., Faculty and staff, Presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale holds a book.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Gaynelle Barksdale holds a book.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Howard Becker. Written on verso: Dr. Howard Becker, Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin
Atlanta University Photographs
Howard Becker, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Howard Becker. Written on verso: Dr. Howard Becker, Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Jimmie B. Benson. Written on verso: Jimmie B. Benson
Atlanta University Photographs
Jimmie B. Benson, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Jimmie B. Benson. Written on verso: Jimmie B. Benson
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Horace M. Bond.
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Horace M. Bond.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, discusses artwork with Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Skala at the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Skala and Mr. Vincent Kofi, Sculptor, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, discusses artwork with Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Skala 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. G. Foster and Jack Jordan look at his prize-winning sculpture, "Negro Girl Skipping Rope".
Atlanta University Photographs
"Negro Girl Skipping Rope" by Jack Jordan, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Mrs. G. Foster and Jack Jordan look at his prize-winning sculpture, "Negro Girl Skipping Rope".
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Phillips, Harper T. Phillips, and Gregory Ridley admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Phillips, Harper T. Phillips, and Gregory Ridley admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Sister M. Patrick Thomas, Mother M. Ruth, and Sister M. Louis Marie at the 19th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Opening of 19th Annual Art Show, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Sister M. Patrick Thomas, Mother M. Ruth, and Sister M. Louis Marie at the 19th annual 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. Clement and Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, talk at the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Clement and Mr. Vincent Kofi, Sculptor, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Dr. Clement and Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, 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
A large group gathers and admires artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
A large group gathers and admires artwork at the art exhibition opening.
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 men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
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 men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
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 women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
An unidentified man and women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of men and women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs