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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Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, who received the degree of Master of Arts from Atlanta University June 3, 1931,- the first student to have earned a graduate degree at Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, who received the degree of Master of Arts from Atlanta University June 3, 1931,- the first student to have earned a graduate degree at Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at Commencement, May 31, 1943
Date Created
5/31/1943
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Edward B. Alford stands at a podium. Written on verso: Edward B. Alford at A.U. April 2, 1944
Atlanta University Photographs
Edward B. Alford at Atlanta University, April, 2, 1944
Date Created
4/2/1944
Description
Edward B. Alford stands at a podium. Written on verso: Edward B. Alford at A.U. April 2, 1944
Subject
African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Langston Hughes and Arna Bontemps give a lecture. Written on verso: Langston Hughes to right facing group Atlanta University - March 28, 1947, Also - Arna Bontemps of Fisk
Atlanta University Photographs
Langston Hughes at Atlanta University, March, 28, 1947
Date Created
3/28/1947
Description
Langston Hughes and Arna Bontemps give a lecture. Written on verso: Langston Hughes to right facing group Atlanta University - March 28, 1947, Also - Arna Bontemps of Fisk
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American authors, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Eubie Blake plays the piano. Written on recto: Eubie Blake, Feb. 28 1973
Atlanta University Photographs
Eubie Blake, Feb. 28, 1973
Date Created
2/28/1973
Description
Eubie Blake plays the piano. Written on recto: Eubie Blake, Feb. 28 1973
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Music
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at the Morehouse Chapel. Written on verso: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune - Morehouse Chapel February 18, 1941.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune, February 18, 1941
Date Created
2/18/1940
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune at the Morehouse Chapel. Written on verso: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune - Morehouse Chapel February 18, 1941.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Frederick O'Neal kisses Josephine Baker on the cheek. Written on verso: Visits "Shakespeare in Harlem." New York: Frederick O'Neal, star of "Shakespeare in Harlem," kisses singer Josephine Baker backstage at the forty-first street theater after Jan. 11th performance. Miss Baker, who was born in America but is now a citizen of France, visited the cast backstage. 2-11-1960 JL
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker with Frederick O'Neal, February 11, 1960
Date Created
2/11/1960
Description
Frederick O'Neal kisses Josephine Baker on the cheek. Written on verso: Visits "Shakespeare in Harlem." New York: Frederick O'Neal, star of "Shakespeare in Harlem," kisses singer Josephine Baker backstage at the forty-first street theater after Jan. 11th performance. Miss Baker, who was born in America but is now a citizen of France, visited the cast backstage. 2-11-1960 JL
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker holding a bouqet of flowers. Written on verso: New York Bureau. Josephine Baker arrives in U.S. New York: Holding a bouquet of Flowers, American-born Negro singer smiles as she answers newsmen's questions following her arrival at Idlewild Airport here, Feb. 10th. Miss Baker said that attacks she had made on racial conditions in the U.S. had been "exaggerated." She is scheduled to make appearances in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. 2-10-60 JL
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker, February 10, 1960
Date Created
2/10/1960
Description
Josephine Baker holding a bouqet of flowers. Written on verso: New York Bureau. Josephine Baker arrives in U.S. New York: Holding a bouquet of Flowers, American-born Negro singer smiles as she answers newsmen's questions following her arrival at Idlewild Airport here, Feb. 10th. Miss Baker said that attacks she had made on racial conditions in the U.S. had been "exaggerated." She is scheduled to make appearances in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. 2-10-60 JL
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Eldridge McMillan stands near a window. Written on verso: CAU 2001 Eldridge McMillan
Atlanta University Photographs
Eldridge McMillan, 2001
Date Created
1996/2006
Description
Eldridge McMillan stands near a window. Written on verso: CAU 2001 Eldridge McMillan
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Maynard Jackson and others pose for a photo. Written on verso: ca. 1988 Clark College. Arrington, Marvin, Maynard Jackson. 1988.
Atlanta University Photographs
Marvin Arrington and Maynard Jackson, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Maynard Jackson and others pose for a photo. Written on verso: ca. 1988 Clark College. Arrington, Marvin, Maynard Jackson. 1988.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander visit special collections. Written on verso: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander (Mrs. Adele), in Special Collections/Archives Dept., AUC/Woodruff Lib., Mr. Alexander [?]ee�d honorary degree [?]. Summer Commencement, 1982.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in Special Collections, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander visit special collections. Written on verso: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander (Mrs. Adele), in Special Collections/Archives Dept., AUC/Woodruff Lib., Mr. Alexander [?]ee�d honorary degree [?]. Summer Commencement, 1982.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander visit special collections. Written on verso: Mr. Clifford Alexander ([?]ee�d honorary degree Aug., 1982), Lee G. Alexander (Archivist, AUC/Woodruff Library), Mrs. Clifford (Adele) Alexander August, 1982.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in Special Collections, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander visit special collections. Written on verso: Mr. Clifford Alexander ([?]ee�d honorary degree Aug., 1982), Lee G. Alexander (Archivist, AUC/Woodruff Library), Mrs. Clifford (Adele) Alexander August, 1982.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander, circa 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80
Atlanta University Photographs
Ruth Beckford, April 1980
Date Created
1980-04
Description
A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Theatre and dance, Portraits and people, African American arts, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Lerone Bennett, Jr. smokes a pipe.
Atlanta University Photographs
Lerone Bennett, Jr., 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Lerone Bennett, Jr. smokes a pipe.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American authors, Race relations, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote attends a retirement dinner. Written on verso: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote. August, 1977. Prof. of History- Chmn. Of Hist. Dept. Sen. Of Arts + Sci's. [Testimonial dinner on the occasion of his retirement from A.U.]
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote at Retirement Dinner, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Clarence Bacote attends a retirement dinner. Written on verso: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote. August, 1977. Prof. of History- Chmn. Of Hist. Dept. Sen. Of Arts + Sci's. [Testimonial dinner on the occasion of his retirement from A.U.]
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bacote speaks with Maynard Jackson. Written on verso: Left to Right: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote, Mayor Maynard H. Jackson. Photographer: Harmon Perry, May 21, 1977. 1470 Orlando St. S. W., 3011
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote and Maynard Jackson, May, 21, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Dr. Bacote speaks with Maynard Jackson. Written on verso: Left to Right: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote, Mayor Maynard H. Jackson. Photographer: Harmon Perry, May 21, 1977. 1470 Orlando St. S. W., 3011
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs