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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Men and women talk at the annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Artist Reception, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Men and women talk 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
Men and women admire the painting "Negro Man" by James Watkins, the Atlanta University purchase award for best portrait.
Atlanta University Photographs
"Negro Man" by James Watkins, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Men and women admire the painting "Negro Man" by James Watkins, the Atlanta University purchase award for best portrait.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
The painting "Negro Man" by James Watkins, the Atlanta University purchase award for best portrait.
Atlanta University Photographs
"Negro Man" by James Watkins, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
The painting "Negro Man" by James Watkins, the Atlanta University purchase award for best portrait.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Albro and, Dr. and Mrs. Clifford admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Albro, Dr. and Mrs. Clifford, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Dr. Albro and, Dr. and Mrs. Clifford 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 men and women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition Opening, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
A group of men 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 men and women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition Opening, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
A group of men 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 men and women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition Opening, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
A group of men 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
Mr. Martin and Ms. White admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Martin and Ms. White, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Mr. Martin and Ms. White 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
Dean Young, Mr. L .J. McGregor, and Dr. S. D. Cook at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Young, Mr. L .J. McGregor, and Dr. S. D. Cook, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Dean Young, Mr. L .J. McGregor, and Dr. S. D. Cook 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 look at work at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. William W. Bennett and Mr. Chauncey Waddell, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Mr. William W. Bennett and Mr. Chauncey Waddell look at work 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
Mrs. Coulborn, Mrs. Rockefeller, and Mr. Bacon admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Coulborn, Mrs. Rockefeller, and Mr. Bacon, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Mrs. Coulborn, Mrs. Rockefeller, and Mr. Bacon 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
Ms. Scott, Mrs. Hector, Miss June Hector, and Mr. Hector view work the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Ms. Scott, Mrs. Hector, Miss June Hector, and Mr. Hector, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Ms. Scott, Mrs. Hector, Miss June Hector, and Mr. Hector view work 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
Miss Brazeal and Dean Carman talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss Brazeal and Dean Carman, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Miss Brazeal and Dean Carman 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 over the punchbowl at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
A group of men and women talk over the punchbowl 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 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
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
Unidentified women view work the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition, March 30, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-30
Description
Unidentified women view work 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
People view artwork at the exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition, circa 1957
Date Created
1957/1961
Description
People view artwork at the exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Two unidentified women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Two unidentified 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
Mrs. Yvonne Hunt and her daughters admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Yvonne Hunt and Daughters, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Mrs. Yvonne Hunt and her daughters 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
Mr. L. Katz, Mrs. Manley, Mr. Wallace, Dr. Manley, and E. V. Dunn discuss artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Mr. L. Katz, Mrs. Manley, Mr. Wallace, Dr. Manley, and E. V. Dunn discuss 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