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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Atlanta University Photographs
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Atlanta University Photographs
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Atlanta University Photographs
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Atlanta University Photographs
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Atlanta University Photographs
Groups and Organizations Container Listing
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Atlanta University Photographs
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Atlanta University Photographs
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Atlanta University Photographs
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Atlanta University Photographs
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Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett speaks at a graduation ceremony.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett, circa 1940
Description
Trevor Arnett speaks at a graduation ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
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Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William Henry Alexander. Written on verso: William Henry Alexander Georgia State Representative 133rd House district Photograph given to biography file 10/5/67
Atlanta University Photographs
William Henry Alexander, October 5, 1967
Date Created
10/5/1967
Description
A portrait of William Henry Alexander. Written on verso: William Henry Alexander Georgia State Representative 133rd House district Photograph given to biography file 10/5/67
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
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Atlanta University Photographs
Construction of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Construction of Library, 1931
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Construction, December 1, 1931
Date Created
12/1/1931
Description
Construction of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Construction of Library, 1931
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
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Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Cassius Clay in a suit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Cassius M. Clay, circa 1882
Date Created
1857/1868
Description
Portrait of Cassius Clay in a suit.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government
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Atlanta University Photographs
Profile portrait of Cassius Clay in a suit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Cassius M. Clay, circa 1882
Date Created
1857/1868
Description
Profile portrait of Cassius Clay in a suit.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government
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Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Cassius Clay sitting in chair by a desk, in military uniform
Atlanta University Photographs
Cassius M. Clay, 1862
Date Created
1862
Description
Portrait of Cassius Clay sitting in chair by a desk, in military uniform
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government
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Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Urllie Taylor sitting in a chair.
Atlanta University Photographs
Urllie Taylor, circa 1877
Date Created
1870/1883
Description
Portrait of Urllie Taylor sitting in a chair.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Carrie Fambro Still, AU class of 1886.
Atlanta University Photographs
Carrie Fambro Still, circa 1880
Date Created
1875/1885
Description
Portrait of Carrie Fambro Still, AU class of 1886.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people
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Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Betty Outlaw Smith, class of 1863.
Atlanta University Photographs
Betty Outlaw Smith, circa 1880
Date Created
1875/1885
Description
Portrait of Betty Outlaw Smith, class of 1863.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people
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Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus landscape with South Hall (left), Stone Hall (center), and North Hall (right).
Atlanta University Photographs
South Hall, Stone Hall, North Hall, circa 1883
Date Created
1878/1888
Description
Atlanta University campus landscape with South Hall (left), Stone Hall (center), and North Hall (right).
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
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Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Knowles Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Knowles Hall, circa 1884
Date Created
1879/1889
Description
Exterior of Knowles Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Knowles Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Knowles Hall, circa 1884
Date Created
1879/1889
Description
Exterior of Knowles Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Knowles Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Knowles Hall, circa 1884
Date Created
1879/1889
Description
Exterior of Knowles Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
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Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Andella Logan. Written on verso: Andella Logan, class of '81
Atlanta University Photographs
Andella Logan, circa 1881
Date Created
1880/1883
Description
Portrait of Andella Logan. Written on verso: Andella Logan, class of '81
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
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Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of the Graves Library in Stone Hall with male students looking at books while a woman sits at a desk.
Atlanta University Photographs
Graves Library, Stone Hall, circa 1885
Date Created
1880/1890
Description
Interior of the Graves Library in Stone Hall with male students looking at books while a woman sits at a desk.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life
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Atlanta University Photographs