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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An unidentified family admire artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
An unidentified family admire artwork at the 16th 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
Men and women admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Men and women admire artwork 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
Baldwin W. Burroughs and Ms. M. White admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Baldwin W. Burroughs and Ms. M. White, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Baldwin W. Burroughs and Ms. M. White admire artwork 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
Leo Katz and President Manley admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Leo Katz and President Manley, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Leo Katz and President Manley admire artwork 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 admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
A group of men and women admire artwork 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
Unidentified men are served refreshments at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Unidentified men are served refreshments 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 crowd at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
A crowd 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
Mr. William W. Bennett and Mr. Chauncey Waddell
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Mr. William W. Bennett and Mr. Chauncey Waddell
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas J. Flanagan gathers with other men and women at the annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas J. Flanagan With Artwork, 1957
Date Created
1957
Description
Thomas J. Flanagan gathers with other men and women at the 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
Hoyt Fuller sits at a desk.
Atlanta University Photographs
Hoyt Fuller, circa 1961
Date Created
1956/1966
Description
Hoyt Fuller sits at a desk.
Subject
African American journalists
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
Raymond Alexander speaks in courtroom. Written on verso: Raymond Pace Alexander.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander Speaking, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks in courtroom. Written on verso: Raymond Pace Alexander.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander speaks with three men. Written on verso: Alexander, Raymond, P.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks with three men. Written on verso: Alexander, Raymond, P.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander speaks with a woman. Written on verso: Raymond Pace Alexander.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks with a woman. Written on verso: Raymond Pace Alexander.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander reads papers at his desk.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander at his Desk, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander reads papers at his desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander speaks in courtroom.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander Speaking, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks in courtroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander speaks with two others.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks with two others.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
People sit in a courtroom.
Atlanta University Photographs
People in a Courtroom, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
People sit in a courtroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dolores Alston at the World's Fair. Written on verso: Dolores Alston (on left). (campus [?]- guide at World's Fair)
Atlanta University Photographs
Dolores Alston at World's Fair, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Dolores Alston at the World's Fair. Written on verso: Dolores Alston (on left). (campus [?]- guide at World's Fair)
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Henry E. Allen. Written on verso: Henry E. Allen - Speaker, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Atlanta University Photographs
Henry E. Allen, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A portrait of Henry E. Allen. Written on verso: Henry E. Allen - Speaker, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dr. Will Alexander. Written on verso: Dr. Will Alexander- trustee
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Will Alexander, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A portrait of Dr. Will Alexander. Written on verso: Dr. Will Alexander- trustee
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
People stand during a ceremony.
Atlanta University Photographs
People Attend a Ceremony, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
People stand during a ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Richard Bardolph. Written on verso: Richard Bardolph
Atlanta University Photographs
Richard Bardolph, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A portrait of Richard Bardolph. Written on verso: Richard Bardolph
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Harold Bauer.
Atlanta University Photographs
Harold Bauer, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A portrait of Harold Bauer.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: Mr. WM Bennett Librarian
Atlanta University Photographs
William W. Bennett, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: Mr. WM Bennett Librarian
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: William W. Bennett, c. 1958
Atlanta University Photographs
William Bennett, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: William W. Bennett, c. 1958
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American librarians
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
Gaynelle Barksdale helps a student with the microfilm reader. Written on verso: Trevor Arnett Library - Student using Micro Film Reader - assisted by Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale. November, 1952.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale with a Student, November 1952
Date Created
1952-11
Description
Gaynelle Barksdale helps a student with the microfilm reader. Written on verso: Trevor Arnett Library - Student using Micro Film Reader - assisted by Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale. November, 1952.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Mr. Preston Amos of Atlanta Georgia 1952. Readers' advisor of the Milwaukee (Wisc.) Public Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Preston Amos, 1952
Date Created
1952
Description
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Mr. Preston Amos of Atlanta Georgia 1952. Readers' advisor of the Milwaukee (Wisc.) Public Library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Preston Amos
Atlanta University Photographs
Preston Amos, 1952
Date Created
1952
Description
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Preston Amos
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
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
Raymond Alexander gives a speech.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond P. Alexander, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Raymond Alexander gives a speech.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dr. Will Alexander. Written on verso: William W. Alexander
Atlanta University Photographs
William W. Alexander, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Dr. Will Alexander. Written on verso: William W. Alexander
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Everett C. Bacon. Written on verso: Bacon, C. Everett
Atlanta University Photographs
C. Everett Bacon, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Everett C. Bacon. Written on verso: Bacon, C. Everett
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker and others at an event. Written on verso: Baker, Josephine. Photo by Cecil Layne
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Josephine Baker and others at an event. Written on verso: Baker, Josephine. Photo by Cecil Layne
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of H.K. Beale. Written on verso: H.K. Beale
Atlanta University Photographs
H.K. Beale, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of H.K. Beale. Written on verso: H.K. Beale
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dr. Bigelow. Written on verso: Dr. Bigelow - Workshop
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bigelow, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Dr. Bigelow. Written on verso: Dr. Bigelow - Workshop
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Sanford D. Bishop. Written on verso: Sanford D. Bishop
Atlanta University Photographs
Sanford D. Bishop, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Sanford D. Bishop. Written on verso: Sanford D. Bishop
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Willette Rutherford Banks.
Atlanta University Photographs
Willette Rutherford Banks, circa 1945
Date Created
1950/1950
Description
A portrait of Willette Rutherford Banks.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
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
A portrait of James A. Boyer. Written on verso: Dr. James A. Boyer, AU English Graduate Administrative Dean, St. Augustine's College, 1950
Atlanta University Photographs
James A. Boyer, 1950
Date Created
1950
Description
A portrait of James A. Boyer. Written on verso: Dr. James A. Boyer, AU English Graduate Administrative Dean, St. Augustine's College, 1950
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
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
Written on verso: Director, Forrester B. Washington, in informal conference at School of Social Work, November, 1949.
Atlanta University Photographs
Forrester B. Washington at the School of Social Work, November, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Written on verso: Director, Forrester B. Washington, in informal conference at School of Social Work, November, 1949.
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett and Bust, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
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