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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Portrait of Carl Diton, pianist and composer, addressed to Maud Cuney Hare.
Atlanta University Photographs
Carl Diton, 1923
Date Created
9/19/1923
Description
Portrait of Carl Diton, pianist and composer, addressed to Maud Cuney Hare.
Subject
Musicians, African American men, African American arts
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Wesley Howard, violinist who attended the New England Conservatory of Music, and was in charge of the violin and ensemble departments at the Howard University Conservatory of music.
Atlanta University Photographs
Wesley Howard, 1921
Date Created
7/25/1921
Description
Portrait of Wesley Howard, violinist who attended the New England Conservatory of Music, and was in charge of the violin and ensemble departments at the Howard University Conservatory of music.
Subject
Musicians, African American men, African American arts
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Track Team.
Atlanta University Photographs
Athletics Team, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
Atlanta University Track Team.
Subject
African American college students, African American athletes, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Arts and Craft Exhibition of first semester student work. Etta M. Graves, Instructor, Atlanta University Art Department.
Atlanta University Photographs
Arts and Crafts Exhibit, February 1922
Date Created
1922-02
Description
Arts and Craft Exhibition of first semester student work. Etta M. Graves, Instructor, Atlanta University Art Department.
Subject
African American arts, Special events
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Arts and Craft Exhibition of first semester student work. Etta M. Graves, Instructor, Atlanta University Art Department.
Atlanta University Photographs
Arts and Crafts Exhibit, February 1922
Date Created
1922-02
Description
Arts and Craft Exhibition of first semester student work. Etta M. Graves, Instructor, Atlanta University Art Department.
Subject
African American arts, Special events
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Mordecai Wyatt Johnson.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mordecai Wyatt Johnson, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Portrait of Mordecai Wyatt Johnson.
Subject
Musicians, African American men, African American arts, Presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of unidentified bride standing on a staircase.
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Bride, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Portrait of unidentified bride standing on a staircase.
Subject
African American women, Special events
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portait of six unidentified men.
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of Men, 1915
Date Created
1915
Description
A portait of six unidentified men.
Subject
African American men, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University class of 1915 in academic regalia.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Class of 1915
Date Created
1915
Description
Atlanta University class of 1915 in academic regalia.
Subject
African American students, African American teachers, African American women, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Children of faculty and administration members: Florence Hincks, Ralph Bumstead, Amy Francis Webster, Margret Hincks, Percy Hincks, Dorothy Bumstead, Margret Adams, and Alfred Hincks.
Atlanta University Photographs
Children of Faculty, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
Children of faculty and administration members: Florence Hincks, Ralph Bumstead, Amy Francis Webster, Margret Hincks, Percy Hincks, Dorothy Bumstead, Margret Adams, and Alfred Hincks.
Subject
Children, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Hincks children with a horse and carriage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Hincks Children, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
Portrait of Hincks children with a horse and carriage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Portraits and people, Children
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University football team.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Football Team, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
Atlanta University football team.
Subject
African American college students, African American athletes, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
President Horace Bumstrad and faculty.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead and Faculty, circa 1910
Date Created
1910-1919
Description
President Horace Bumstrad and faculty.
Subject
African American men, African American students, Presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University theater, presenting "The Rivals," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon.
Atlanta University Photographs
The Rivals, June 1909
Date Created
1909-06
Description
Atlanta University theater, presenting "The Rivals," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon.
Subject
African American college students, African American actors, Theatre and dance
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University theater, Presenting "The Rivals," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon.
Atlanta University Photographs
The Rivals, June 1909
Date Created
1909-06
Description
Atlanta University theater, Presenting "The Rivals," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon.
Subject
African American college students, African American actors, Theatre and dance
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University theater, presenting "The Rivals," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon.
Atlanta University Photographs
The Rivals, June 1909
Date Created
1909-06
Description
Atlanta University theater, presenting "The Rivals," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon.
Subject
African American college students, African American actors, Theatre and dance
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University theater, presenting "The Rivals," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon.
Atlanta University Photographs
The Rivals, June 1909
Date Created
1909-06
Description
Atlanta University theater, presenting "The Rivals," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon.
Subject
African American college students, African American actors, Theatre and dance
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Barn and animals.
Atlanta University Photographs
Barn and Animals, 1909
Date Created
1909
Description
Atlanta University Barn and animals.
Subject
African Americans--Agriculture, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University theater, presenting "Twelfth Night," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon and presented at Class Day exercises during Commencement week.
Atlanta University Photographs
Twelfth Night, June 1908
Date Created
1908-06
Description
Atlanta University theater, presenting "Twelfth Night," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon and presented at Class Day exercises during Commencement week.
Subject
African American college students, African American actors, Theatre and dance
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University theater, presenting "Twelfth Night," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon and presented at Class Day exercises during Commencement week. Pictured: Julia Wright, Mae Wynn, C. Jackson, Mae Hawes, Lucy C. Smith, Mrs. B. T. (?).
Atlanta University Photographs
Twelfth Night, June 1908
Date Created
1908-06
Description
Atlanta University theater, presenting "Twelfth Night," directed by Mrs. Adrienne Herndon and presented at Class Day exercises during Commencement week. Pictured: Julia Wright, Mae Wynn, C. Jackson, Mae Hawes, Lucy C. Smith, Mrs. B. T. (?).
Subject
African American college students, African American actors, Theatre and dance
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs