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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Exterior of the addition to the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Addition, February 21, 1955
Date Created
2/21/1955
Description
Exterior of the addition to the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of men and women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A man and woman talk at the punchbowl at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A man and woman talk at the punchbowl at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Rockefeller, Mrs. Skala, Dr. Skala, and Miss Read talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Rockefeller, Mrs. Skala, Dr. Skala, Miss Read, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
Mrs. Rockefeller, Mrs. Skala, Dr. Skala, and Miss Read talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Banks, Dr. Manley, and Mrs. Davis talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Banks, Dr. Manley, Mrs. Davis, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
Dr. Banks, Dr. Manley, and Mrs. Davis talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of men and women admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Three men stand outside before attending the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Artists Attending Negro Artists in America Exhibition, March 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
Three men stand outside before attending the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Marion Perkins talks onstage with a blackboard illustrating the artist's role in the upcoming 100th anniversary of the emancipation proclamation.
Atlanta University Photographs
Marion Perkins Talks Onstage, March 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
Marion Perkins talks onstage with a blackboard illustrating the artist's role in the upcoming 100th anniversary of the emancipation proclamation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of artists sit on stage at the Negro Artists in America panel discussion at Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Negro Artists in America Panel Discussion, Dean Sage Hall, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of artists sit on stage at the Negro Artists in America panel discussion at Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women sit in the lobby at the annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Men and Women at Art Exhibit, March 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of men and women sit in the lobby at the annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Clement admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Clement admire artwork at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women sit in the lobby at the annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Men and Women at Art Exhibit, March 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of men and women sit in the lobby at the annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss Leedell Morehead, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hooper view artwork at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss Leedell Morehead, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hooper View Artwork, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Miss Leedell Morehead, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hooper view artwork at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss M. Miles, Mr. Adair admire a horse sculpture at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss M. Miles, Mr. Adair View Artwork, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Miss M. Miles, Mr. Adair admire a horse sculpture at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Yvonne P. Hunt stands with her painting at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Yvonne P. Hunt With Her Painting, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mrs. Yvonne P. Hunt stands with her painting at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Jenelsie W. Holloway smiles at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Jenelsie W. Holloway, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mrs. Jenelsie W. Holloway smiles at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss June Hector and James Watkins view artwork at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss June Hector and James Watkins View Artwork, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Miss June Hector and James Watkins view artwork at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Robert Jones holds an award alongside Mrs. M. Burroughs at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Robert Jones and Mrs. M. Burroughs, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Robert Jones holds an award alongside Mrs. M. Burroughs at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Zenas Sears and friends talk at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Zenas Sears and Friends, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Zenas Sears and friends talk at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs