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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Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931 6/3/1931 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. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931 6/3/1931 Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931 6/3/1931 Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at Commencement, May 31, 1943 5/31/1943 Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943 African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies Atlanta University Photographs
Edward B. Alford at Atlanta University, April, 2, 1944 4/2/1944 Edward B. Alford stands at a podium. Written on verso: Edward B. Alford at A.U. April 2, 1944 African American universities and colleges Atlanta University Photographs
Langston Hughes at Atlanta University, March, 28, 1947 3/28/1947 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 African American universities and colleges, African American authors, African American librarians Atlanta University Photographs
Eubie Blake, Feb. 28, 1973 2/28/1973 Eubie Blake plays the piano. Written on recto: Eubie Blake, Feb. 28 1973 African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Music Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune, February 18, 1941 2/18/1940 Mary McLeod Bethune at the Morehouse Chapel. Written on verso: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune - Morehouse Chapel February 18, 1941. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker with Frederick O'Neal, February 11, 1960 2/11/1960 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 African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker, February 10, 1960 2/10/1960 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 African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Portraits and people Atlanta University Photographs
Eldridge McMillan, 2001 1996/2006 Eldridge McMillan stands near a window. Written on verso: CAU 2001 Eldridge McMillan African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people Atlanta University Photographs
Marvin Arrington and Maynard Jackson, 1988 1988 Maynard Jackson and others pose for a photo. Written on verso: ca. 1988 Clark College. Arrington, Marvin, Maynard Jackson. 1988. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Politics and government Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in Special Collections, 1982 1982 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. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in Special Collections, 1982 1982 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. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander, circa 1981 1981 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. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors Atlanta University Photographs
Ruth Beckford, April 1980 1980-04 A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80 African American universities and colleges, Theatre and dance, Portraits and people, African American arts, African American women Atlanta University Photographs
Lerone Bennett, Jr., 1980 1980 Lerone Bennett, Jr. smokes a pipe. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American authors, Race relations, Portraits and people Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote at Retirement Dinner, 1977 1977 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.] African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote and Maynard Jackson, May, 21, 1977 1977 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 African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond, 1972 1972 Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972 African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education Atlanta University Photographs