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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Eubie Blake plays the piano. Written on recto: Eubie Blake, Feb. 28 1973
Atlanta University Photographs
Eubie Blake, Feb. 28, 1973
Date Created
2/28/1973
Description
Eubie Blake plays the piano. Written on recto: Eubie Blake, Feb. 28 1973
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Music
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80
Atlanta University Photographs
Ruth Beckford, April 1980
Date Created
1980-04
Description
A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Theatre and dance, Portraits and people, African American arts, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote attends a retirement dinner. Written on verso: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote. August, 1977. Prof. of History- Chmn. Of Hist. Dept. Sen. Of Arts + Sci's. [Testimonial dinner on the occasion of his retirement from A.U.]
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote at Retirement Dinner, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Clarence Bacote attends a retirement dinner. Written on verso: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote. August, 1977. Prof. of History- Chmn. Of Hist. Dept. Sen. Of Arts + Sci's. [Testimonial dinner on the occasion of his retirement from A.U.]
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bacote speaks with Maynard Jackson. Written on verso: Left to Right: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote, Mayor Maynard H. Jackson. Photographer: Harmon Perry, May 21, 1977. 1470 Orlando St. S. W., 3011
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote and Maynard Jackson, May, 21, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Dr. Bacote speaks with Maynard Jackson. Written on verso: Left to Right: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote, Mayor Maynard H. Jackson. Photographer: Harmon Perry, May 21, 1977. 1470 Orlando St. S. W., 3011
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Sign marking the entrance to the Atlanta University. Written on verso: Southeast fa�ade Trevor Arnett Library, cor[ner] of Chestnut and Greensferrry Road- 1977.
Atlanta University Photographs
Entrance of Atlanta University, circa 1977
Date Created
1972/1982
Description
Sign marking the entrance to the Atlanta University. Written on verso: Southeast fa�ade Trevor Arnett Library, cor[ner] of Chestnut and Greensferrry Road- 1977.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Bond attend a reception. Written on verso: School of Education [?] reception for Dr. + Mrs. Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Bond, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Bond attend a reception. Written on verso: School of Education [?] reception for Dr. + Mrs. Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Gertrude Anderson receives an award. Written on verso: Gertrude Anderson 1971 Dormitory Hostess.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gertrude Anderson, 1971
Date Created
1971
Description
Gertrude Anderson receives an award. Written on verso: Gertrude Anderson 1971 Dormitory Hostess.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote with other. Written on verso: Faculty, Clarence Bacote.
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Clarence Bacote with other. Written on verso: Faculty, Clarence Bacote.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Pearl Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl. Written on verso: Bailey, Pearl. Gift: L. Alexander - 12/71
Atlanta University Photographs
Pearl Bailey, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Pearl Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl. Written on verso: Bailey, Pearl. Gift: L. Alexander - 12/71
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, African American women, African American arts
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Peal Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl
Atlanta University Photographs
Pearl Bailey, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Peal Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, African American women, African American arts
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Elias Blake. Written on verso: Blake, Elias. President, Clark College.
Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Elias Blake. Written on verso: Blake, Elias. President, Clark College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Presidents, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Kofi Bota.
Atlanta University Photographs
Kofi Bota, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Kofi Bota.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A contact sheet with images taken around the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Contact Sheet, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A contact sheet with images taken around the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Two students look at an exhibit in a display case.
Atlanta University Photographs
Students In the Trevor Arnett Library, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Two students look at an exhibit in a display case.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Lee Alexander helps a researcher. Written on verso: Lee Alexander, Archivist, Darlene (Ross) White, researcher.
Atlanta University Photographs
Lee Alexander and a Researcher, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Lee Alexander helps a researcher. Written on verso: Lee Alexander, Archivist, Darlene (Ross) White, researcher.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dorothy Bolden. Written on verso: Dorothy Bolden c1970's Atlanta Domestic Workers
Atlanta University Photographs
Dorothy Bolden, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A portrait of Dorothy Bolden. Written on verso: Dorothy Bolden c1970's Atlanta Domestic Workers
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Howard Becker. Written on verso: Dr. Howard Becker, Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin
Atlanta University Photographs
Howard Becker, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Howard Becker. Written on verso: Dr. Howard Becker, Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs