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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  • Decade = 1950-1959
  • Subjects = Buildings and grounds
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
Exterior of the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Exterior, circa 1957
Date Created
1952/1962
Description
Exterior of the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Seven women sit and stand in the Bumstead Hall lounge, while on puts a record on. Written on verso: Dormitory life- resident students relax in the lounge of Bumstead Hall. Fall, 1952
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, Interior, November 1952
Date Created
1952-11
Description
Seven women sit and stand in the Bumstead Hall lounge, while on puts a record on. Written on verso: Dormitory life- resident students relax in the lounge of Bumstead Hall. Fall, 1952
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A woman sits at the piano and group of women stand around the piano. Written on verso: Dormitory life- November 1952. Students relaxing in Bumstead Hall
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, Interior, November 1952
Date Created
1952-11
Description
A woman sits at the piano and group of women stand around the piano. Written on verso: Dormitory life- November 1952. Students relaxing in Bumstead Hall
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Four women sing at a piano. Written on verso: Students in dormitory, 1951. Smith, Mayberry, Carroll, and Samuel.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, Interior, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
Four women sing at a piano. Written on verso: Students in dormitory, 1951. Smith, Mayberry, Carroll, and Samuel.
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students in the rotunda of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Hale Woodruff Mural "Art of the Negro" in the rotunda of the Trevor Arnett Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Rotunda, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Students in the rotunda of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Hale Woodruff Mural "Art of the Negro" in the rotunda of the Trevor Arnett Library
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a women's dormitory room in Bumstead Hall with four seated women identified as Jones, Mayberry, Samuel, and Carroll. Written on verso: Students -dormitory. Jones, Mayberry, Samuel, and Carroll. Relax - a typical room in Bumstead Hall - school year 1950-1951
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall Dormitory Room, 1950
Date Created
1950
Description
Interior of a women's dormitory room in Bumstead Hall with four seated women identified as Jones, Mayberry, Samuel, and Carroll. Written on verso: Students -dormitory. Jones, Mayberry, Samuel, and Carroll. Relax - a typical room in Bumstead Hall - school year 1950-1951
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Offices, circa 1953
Date Created
1948/1958
Description
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a student lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Student Lounge, circa 1953
Date Created
1948/1958
Description
Interior of a student lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a faculty lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Faculty Lounge, circa 1953
Date Created
1948/1958
Description
Interior of a faculty lounge in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Two women sit in chairs while a man and a woman play at the piano. Written on verso: Students relaxing in University Dormitory.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, Interior, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Two women sit in chairs while a man and a woman play at the piano. Written on verso: Students relaxing in University Dormitory.
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a classroom with tables lined with mechanical calculators in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Classroom, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a classroom with tables lined with mechanical calculators in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a classroom with a table and chairs in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Classroom, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of a classroom with a table and chairs in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium facing away from the stage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Auditorium, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium facing away from the stage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Auditorium, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Auditorium, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Auditorium, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of Dean Sage Hall auditorium looking towards the stage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Offices, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of various offices in Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of the foyer of Dean Sage Hall with a portrait of Dean Sage hanging on the wall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Foyer, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of the foyer of Dean Sage Hall with a portrait of Dean Sage hanging on the wall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of the foyer of Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage Hall Foyer, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
Interior of the foyer of Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs