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 = 1950-1959
A portrait of Harold Bauer.
Atlanta University Photographs
Harold Bauer, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A portrait of Harold Bauer.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: William W. Bennett, c. 1958
Atlanta University Photographs
William Bennett, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: William W. Bennett, c. 1958
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale helps a student with the microfilm reader. Written on verso: Trevor Arnett Library - Student using Micro Film Reader - assisted by Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale. November, 1952.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale with a Student, November 1952
Date Created
1952-11
Description
Gaynelle Barksdale helps a student with the microfilm reader. Written on verso: Trevor Arnett Library - Student using Micro Film Reader - assisted by Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale. November, 1952.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Mr. Preston Amos of Atlanta Georgia 1952. Readers' advisor of the Milwaukee (Wisc.) Public Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Preston Amos, 1952
Date Created
1952
Description
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Mr. Preston Amos of Atlanta Georgia 1952. Readers' advisor of the Milwaukee (Wisc.) Public Library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Preston Amos
Atlanta University Photographs
Preston Amos, 1952
Date Created
1952
Description
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Preston Amos
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander gives a speech.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond P. Alexander, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Raymond Alexander gives a speech.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dr. Will Alexander. Written on verso: William W. Alexander
Atlanta University Photographs
William W. Alexander, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Dr. Will Alexander. Written on verso: William W. Alexander
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Everett C. Bacon. Written on verso: Bacon, C. Everett
Atlanta University Photographs
C. Everett Bacon, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Everett C. Bacon. Written on verso: Bacon, C. Everett
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker and others at an event. Written on verso: Baker, Josephine. Photo by Cecil Layne
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Josephine Baker and others at an event. Written on verso: Baker, Josephine. Photo by Cecil Layne
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of H.K. Beale. Written on verso: H.K. Beale
Atlanta University Photographs
H.K. Beale, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of H.K. Beale. Written on verso: H.K. Beale
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dr. Bigelow. Written on verso: Dr. Bigelow - Workshop
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bigelow, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Dr. Bigelow. Written on verso: Dr. Bigelow - Workshop
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Sanford D. Bishop. Written on verso: Sanford D. Bishop
Atlanta University Photographs
Sanford D. Bishop, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Sanford D. Bishop. Written on verso: Sanford D. Bishop
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of James A. Boyer. Written on verso: Dr. James A. Boyer, AU English Graduate Administrative Dean, St. Augustine's College, 1950
Atlanta University Photographs
James A. Boyer, 1950
Date Created
1950
Description
A portrait of James A. Boyer. Written on verso: Dr. James A. Boyer, AU English Graduate Administrative Dean, St. Augustine's College, 1950
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Marian Anderson.
Atlanta University Photographs
Marian Anderson, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A portrait of Marian Anderson.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Anderson.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Anderson, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A portrait of Mr. Anderson.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Baileyand Franklin Bailey pose for a photo. Written on verso: Atlanta University first graduate Joseph Bailey, (R) + Franklin Bailey - AU accountant
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey , circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Joseph A. Baileyand Franklin Bailey pose for a photo. Written on verso: Atlanta University first graduate Joseph Bailey, (R) + Franklin Bailey - AU accountant
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Clarence Bacote.
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A portrait of Clarence Bacote.
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
Eileen Bentley with a student in the library. Written on recto: Miss Eileen Bentley, librarian for the Negro Collection of the Atlanta University Library, helps a students find the right book. Written on verso: Atlanta University Trevor Arnett Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Eileen Bentley with a Student, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Eileen Bentley with a student in the library. Written on recto: Miss Eileen Bentley, librarian for the Negro Collection of the Atlanta University Library, helps a students find the right book. Written on verso: Atlanta University Trevor Arnett Library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American librarians, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Eileen Bentley helping students in the library. Written on verso: Negro Collection Trevor Arnett Library c1950
Atlanta University Photographs
Eileen Bentley in the Library, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Eileen Bentley helping students in the library. Written on verso: Negro Collection Trevor Arnett Library c1950
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American librarians, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs