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
Students participate in gymnastics. Written on recto: Mass Gymnastics, Spelman College Founder's Day, April 11, 1937.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mass Gymnastics, Spelman College, April 11, 1937
Date Created
4/11/1937
Description
Students participate in gymnastics. Written on recto: Mass Gymnastics, Spelman College Founder's Day, April 11, 1937.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, Sports
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Barrington. Written on recto: 1939, To Louise - my friend and co-[?] for many a year. Barrington.
Atlanta University Photographs
Barrington, 1939
Date Created
1939
Description
A portrait of Mr. Barrington. Written on recto: 1939, To Louise - my friend and co-[?] for many a year. Barrington.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William Henry Boddy. Written on verso: Dr. William Henry Boddy, Commencement Speaker, 1939
Atlanta University Photographs
William Boddy, 1939
Date Created
1939
Description
A portrait of William Henry Boddy. Written on verso: Dr. William Henry Boddy, Commencement Speaker, 1939
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Norman Atwood. Written on recto: Thanks for making my stay at the [?] very pleasant "Lov" Norman Atwood, 1936.
Atlanta University Photographs
Norman Atwood, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
A portrait of Norman Atwood. Written on recto: Thanks for making my stay at the [?] very pleasant "Lov" Norman Atwood, 1936.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Shelves are lined with periodicals in the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Publications in the periodical room at AU Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Periodical Room, circa 1939
Date Created
1934/1944
Description
Shelves are lined with periodicals in the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Publications in the periodical room at AU Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Periodicals are displayed on a table in the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Periodicals, circa 1939
Date Created
1934/1944
Description
Periodicals are displayed on a table in the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Shelves are lined with periodicals in the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Periodicals, circa 1939
Date Created
1934/1944
Description
Shelves are lined with periodicals in the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1938
Date Created
1933/1943
Description
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1938
Date Created
1933/1943
Description
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1938
Date Created
1933/1943
Description
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A sewer and water line uncovered while building the central power plant for the Atlanta University Center. Written on verso: View showing 18" sewer and 6" water line crossing trench at manhole #4, view looking north
Atlanta University Photographs
Sewer and Water Line, circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
A sewer and water line uncovered while building the central power plant for the Atlanta University Center. Written on verso: View showing 18" sewer and 6" water line crossing trench at manhole #4, view looking north
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
An old steam conduit uncovered while building the central power plant for the Atlanta University Center. Written on verso: Old steam conduit crossing trench between tunnel and manhole #8, view looking south
Atlanta University Photographs
Steam Conduit, circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
An old steam conduit uncovered while building the central power plant for the Atlanta University Center. Written on verso: Old steam conduit crossing trench between tunnel and manhole #8, view looking south
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A sewer line uncovered while building the central power plant for the Atlanta University Center. Written on verso: Showing condition of 18" sewer in ric. Wil. Line, view looking south between manholes #4 and #5
Atlanta University Photographs
Sewer Line, circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
A sewer line uncovered while building the central power plant for the Atlanta University Center. Written on verso: Showing condition of 18" sewer in ric. Wil. Line, view looking south between manholes #4 and #5
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A sewer line uncovered while building the central power plant for the Atlanta University Center. Written on verso: View at manhole looking south showing 8" sewer from Morehouse Hall, and old steam conduit
Atlanta University Photographs
Sewer Line, circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
A sewer line uncovered while building the central power plant for the Atlanta University Center. Written on verso: View at manhole looking south showing 8" sewer from Morehouse Hall, and old steam conduit
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of the newly constructed central power plant building for the Atlanta University Center.
Atlanta University Photographs
Power Plant, Interior, circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
Interior of the newly constructed central power plant building for the Atlanta University Center.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
The newly constructed central power plant building for the Atlanta University Center.
Atlanta University Photographs
Power Plant, circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
The newly constructed central power plant building for the Atlanta University Center.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of the newly constructed central power plant building for the Atlanta University Center.
Atlanta University Photographs
Power Plant, Interior, circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
Interior of the newly constructed central power plant building for the Atlanta University Center.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs