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
A drawing of Trevor Arnett. Written on recto: C. Thorten, 1929. Written on verso: Trevor Arnett
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett, 1929
Date Created
1929
Description
A drawing of Trevor Arnett. Written on recto: C. Thorten, 1929. Written on verso: Trevor Arnett
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A drawing of Trevor Arnett. Written on recto: C. Thorten, 1929.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett, 1929
Date Created
1929
Description
A drawing of Trevor Arnett. Written on recto: C. Thorten, 1929.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Atlanta University's Carnegie Library. Written on verso: Gift of Albert Wilson, March 7, 1972
Atlanta University Photographs
Carnegie Library, Interior, March 1926
Date Created
1926-03
Description
Interior of Atlanta University's Carnegie Library. Written on verso: Gift of Albert Wilson, March 7, 1972
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of John Edward Bruce.
Atlanta University Photographs
John Edward Bruce, January 1923
Date Created
1923-01
Description
Portrait of John Edward Bruce.
Subject
African American journalists, African American teachers, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Stone Hall looking across the Stone Hall quadrangle.
Atlanta University Photographs
Stone Hall, circa 1927
Date Created
1922/1932
Description
Exterior of Stone Hall looking across the Stone Hall quadrangle.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
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
View of the Atlanta skyline as seen from the clock tower in Stone Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Stone Hall Tower, View of City, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
View of the Atlanta skyline as seen from the clock tower in Stone Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Archibald Carey, Bishop of A. M. E .Church.
Atlanta University Photographs
Archibald James Carey, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
Portrait of Archibald Carey, Bishop of A. M. E .Church.
Subject
African American clergy, African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University football team out of uniform.
Atlanta University Photographs
Physical Education, Football Team, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
Atlanta University football team out of uniform.
Subject
African American college students, African American athletes, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portraits of three men. Written on recto: Aiken?
Atlanta University Photographs
Three Men, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
Portraits of three men. Written on recto: Aiken?
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse B. Blayton gives a lecture.
Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse B. Blayton, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
Jesse B. Blayton gives a lecture.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus landscape.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Campus Grounds, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Atlanta University campus landscape.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus landscape.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Campus Grounds, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Atlanta University campus landscape.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus grounds with sidewalks and a building.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Campus Grounds, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Atlanta University campus grounds with sidewalks and a building.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus landscape.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Campus Grounds, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Atlanta University campus landscape.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus landscape.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Campus Grounds, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Atlanta University campus landscape.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus landscape with buildings in the far background.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Campus Grounds, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Atlanta University campus landscape with buildings in the far background.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs