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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  • Series = Portraits
  • Decade = 1910-1919
Portrait of Hazel Harrison with hands on hip.
Atlanta University Photographs
Hazel Harrison, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
Portrait of Hazel Harrison with hands on hip.
Subject
Singers, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of the first Atlanta University quartet and Professor Thomas N. Chase by waterfall. Pictured James Weldon Johnson-reclining on rocks behind Chase, Geo. Towns-profile facing waterfall and two unidentified men.
Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas N. Chase, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Portrait of the first Atlanta University quartet and Professor Thomas N. Chase by waterfall. Pictured James Weldon Johnson-reclining on rocks behind Chase, Geo. Towns-profile facing waterfall and two unidentified men.
Subject
Buildings and Grounds
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait addressed to "Mollie" of Daisy Cheatham leaning on a chair. Cheatham was a chorus girl with Williams and Walker Company and Smart Set Company, and one time wife of musical director James T. Brymn.
Atlanta University Photographs
Daisy M. Cheatham, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Portrait addressed to "Mollie" of Daisy Cheatham leaning on a chair. Cheatham was a chorus girl with Williams and Walker Company and Smart Set Company, and one time wife of musical director James T. Brymn.
Subject
Entertainers, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Isabel Carter standing with dress hat.
Atlanta University Photographs
Isabel Carter, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Portrait of Isabel Carter standing with dress hat.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Fred Douglas, famous comedian with the Octoroon Company and Reese Brothers, with a chair.
Atlanta University Photographs
Fred Douglass, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Portrait of Fred Douglas, famous comedian with the Octoroon Company and Reese Brothers, with a chair.
Subject
African American comedians, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of William Crogman.
Atlanta University Photographs
William H. Crogman, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Portrait of William Crogman.
Subject
Presidents, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Young Yolande DuBois standing outside with hat and coat, Daughter of W. E. B. DuBois.
Atlanta University Photographs
Yolande DuBois, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Young Yolande DuBois standing outside with hat and coat, Daughter of W. E. B. DuBois.
Subject
Children, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of young Yolande DuBois standing with arms behind back and black tights.
Atlanta University Photographs
Yolande DuBois, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Portrait of young Yolande DuBois standing with arms behind back and black tights.
Subject
Children, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of John Davis.
Atlanta University Photographs
John W. Davis, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Portrait of John Davis.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Georgie Dobbs of the Smart Set Company, standing in in checkered patterned dress.
Atlanta University Photographs
Georgie Dobbs, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Portrait of Georgie Dobbs of the Smart Set Company, standing in in checkered patterned dress.
Subject
Entertainers, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Mary Crumbly, class of 1884, standing in a black dress.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary Crumbly, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Portrait of Mary Crumbly, class of 1884, standing in a black dress.
Subject
African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs