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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Maynard Jackson and others pose for a photo. Written on verso: ca. 1988 Clark College. Arrington, Marvin, Maynard Jackson. 1988.
Atlanta University Photographs
Marvin Arrington and Maynard Jackson, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Maynard Jackson and others pose for a photo. Written on verso: ca. 1988 Clark College. Arrington, Marvin, Maynard Jackson. 1988.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander visit special collections. Written on verso: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander (Mrs. Adele), in Special Collections/Archives Dept., AUC/Woodruff Lib., Mr. Alexander [?]ee�d honorary degree [?]. Summer Commencement, 1982.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in Special Collections, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander visit special collections. Written on verso: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander (Mrs. Adele), in Special Collections/Archives Dept., AUC/Woodruff Lib., Mr. Alexander [?]ee�d honorary degree [?]. Summer Commencement, 1982.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander visit special collections. Written on verso: Mr. Clifford Alexander ([?]ee�d honorary degree Aug., 1982), Lee G. Alexander (Archivist, AUC/Woodruff Library), Mrs. Clifford (Adele) Alexander August, 1982.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in Special Collections, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alexander visit special collections. Written on verso: Mr. Clifford Alexander ([?]ee�d honorary degree Aug., 1982), Lee G. Alexander (Archivist, AUC/Woodruff Library), Mrs. Clifford (Adele) Alexander August, 1982.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander, circa 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Lerone Bennett, Jr. smokes a pipe.
Atlanta University Photographs
Lerone Bennett, Jr., 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Lerone Bennett, Jr. smokes a pipe.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American authors, Race relations, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs