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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Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at Commencement, May 31, 1943
Date Created
5/31/1943
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Edward B. Alford stands at a podium. Written on verso: Edward B. Alford at A.U. April 2, 1944
Atlanta University Photographs
Edward B. Alford at Atlanta University, April, 2, 1944
Date Created
4/2/1944
Description
Edward B. Alford stands at a podium. Written on verso: Edward B. Alford at A.U. April 2, 1944
Subject
African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group photographed outside the Trevor Arnett Library during its dedication. Pictured are (top row, left to right) Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Benjamin E. Mays, and unidentified man, Rufus E. Clement, (bottom row, left to right) an unidentified woman, Mrs. Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Florence M. Read, Kendall Weisiger, and an unidentified man. Written on verso: Dedication library building. Last man on left on back row may be Trevor Arnett, bottom row, second from left, Mrs. Trevor Arnett?, 4th from left, Mrs. Florence M. Read. First from left, Mr. Trevor Arnett [?], third from left, Dr. Benjamin Mays, last, Dr. Rufus Clement
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
Group photographed outside the Trevor Arnett Library during its dedication. Pictured are (top row, left to right) Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Benjamin E. Mays, and unidentified man, Rufus E. Clement, (bottom row, left to right) an unidentified woman, Mrs. Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Florence M. Read, Kendall Weisiger, and an unidentified man. Written on verso: Dedication library building. Last man on left on back row may be Trevor Arnett, bottom row, second from left, Mrs. Trevor Arnett?, 4th from left, Mrs. Florence M. Read. First from left, Mr. Trevor Arnett [?], third from left, Dr. Benjamin Mays, last, Dr. Rufus Clement
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Representatives of education foundations, religious societies, and sister colleges in the academic procession to Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. Exercises were held in this chapel because of rain and threatening weather which made the outdoor service impossible.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Representatives of education foundations, religious societies, and sister colleges in the academic procession to Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. Exercises were held in this chapel because of rain and threatening weather which made the outdoor service impossible.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Atlanta University faculty leads the academic procession into Sisters Chapel on the occasion of the dedication of the new Atlanta University Library. Rain compelled the holding of the exercise indoors.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Atlanta University faculty leads the academic procession into Sisters Chapel on the occasion of the dedication of the new Atlanta University Library. Rain compelled the holding of the exercise indoors.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
James R. McCain, president of Agnes Scott College, speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: President James R. McCains at Trevor Arnett library dedication, April, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
James R. McCain, president of Agnes Scott College, speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: President James R. McCains at Trevor Arnett library dedication, April, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
View of the crowd and graduates during the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Dedication Trevor Arnett library dedication, June, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
View of the crowd and graduates during the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Dedication Trevor Arnett library dedication, June, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Speakers and guests of honor entering Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. The exercises were held in this chapel instead of on the campus adjoining the library on account of a drenching rain that fell all Saturday morning
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Speakers and guests of honor entering Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. The exercises were held in this chapel instead of on the campus adjoining the library on account of a drenching rain that fell all Saturday morning
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
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
Atlanta University Photographs
Langston Hughes at Atlanta University, March, 28, 1947
Date Created
3/28/1947
Description
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
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American authors, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at the Morehouse Chapel. Written on verso: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune - Morehouse Chapel February 18, 1941.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune, February 18, 1941
Date Created
2/18/1940
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune at the Morehouse Chapel. Written on verso: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune - Morehouse Chapel February 18, 1941.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Willette Rutherford Banks.
Atlanta University Photographs
Willette Rutherford Banks, circa 1945
Date Created
1950/1950
Description
A portrait of Willette Rutherford Banks.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Director, Forrester B. Washington, in informal conference at School of Social Work, November, 1949.
Atlanta University Photographs
Forrester B. Washington at the School of Social Work, November, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Written on verso: Director, Forrester B. Washington, in informal conference at School of Social Work, November, 1949.
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett and Bust, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William M. Boyd. Written on verso: Dr. William M. Boyd, Professor of Political Science, Atlanta University Appointed to faculty, September, 1948
Atlanta University Photographs
William M. Boyd, September 1948
Date Created
1948-09
Description
A portrait of William M. Boyd. Written on verso: Dr. William M. Boyd, Professor of Political Science, Atlanta University Appointed to faculty, September, 1948
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Marian Anderson stands outside. Written on verso: Marian Anderson 8/15/48
Atlanta University Photographs
Marian Anderson, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Marian Anderson stands outside. Written on verso: Marian Anderson 8/15/48
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs