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.

1960/1970
Entrance to the Trevor Arnett Library.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Atlanta University Photographs
Entrance to the Trevor Arnett Library.
1960/1970
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.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
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.
1960/1970
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.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
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.
1960/1970
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, African American authors, Faculty and staff
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.
1960/1970
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.
African American universities and colleges, Associations, institutions, etc., Faculty and staff, Presidents
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.
1960/1970
Gaynelle Barksdale holds a book.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale holds a book.
1960/1970
A portrait of Howard Becker. Written on verso: Dr. Howard Becker, Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Howard Becker. Written on verso: Dr. Howard Becker, Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin
1960/1970
A portrait of Jimmie B. Benson. Written on verso: Jimmie B. Benson
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Jimmie B. Benson. Written on verso: Jimmie B. Benson
1960/1970
A portrait of Horace M. Bond.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Horace M. Bond.
1960-05-01
Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, discusses artwork with Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Skala at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, discusses artwork with Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Skala at the art exhibition.
1960-05-01
Mrs. G. Foster and Jack Jordan look at his prize-winning sculpture, "Negro Girl Skipping Rope".
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. G. Foster and Jack Jordan look at his prize-winning sculpture, "Negro Girl Skipping Rope".
1960-05-01
Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Phillips, Harper T. Phillips, and Gregory Ridley admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Phillips, Harper T. Phillips, and Gregory Ridley admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
1960-05-01
Sister M. Patrick Thomas, Mother M. Ruth, and Sister M. Louis Marie at the 19th annual art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Sister M. Patrick Thomas, Mother M. Ruth, and Sister M. Louis Marie at the 19th annual art exhibition.
1960-05-01
Dr. Clement and Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, talk at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Clement and Mr. Vincent Kofi, sculptor, talk at the art exhibition.
1960-05-01
A large group gathers and admires artwork at the art exhibition opening.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
A large group gathers and admires artwork at the art exhibition opening.
1960-05-01
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
1960-05-01
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
1960-05-01
An unidentified man and women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
An unidentified man and women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
1959-03-28
A group of women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
1959-03-28
A group of men and women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.