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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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
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
Staff sit in a lounge in the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Lounge. Left to right: Mrs. Louise Birchette, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, Mrs. Paulette (Smith) _?, Mrs. Lee Alexander, Mrs. Almeta Gould Woodson, Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Interior, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Staff sit in a lounge in the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Lounge. Left to right: Mrs. Louise Birchette, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, Mrs. Paulette (Smith) _?, Mrs. Lee Alexander, Mrs. Almeta Gould Woodson, Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Staff and students work in a room at the end of a hallway in the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: New addition to Library school
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Hallway, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Staff and students work in a room at the end of a hallway in the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: New addition to Library school
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
An unidentified man speaks on a stage during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Assembly on platform by Library, 1931
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Construction, October 1931
Date Created
1931-10
Description
An unidentified man speaks on a stage during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Assembly on platform by Library, 1931
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group stands on stage next to the cornerstone during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Construction, October 1931
Date Created
1931-10
Description
A group stands on stage next to the cornerstone during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A cornerstone is laid in a ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Laying of cornerstone, Oct. 1931
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Construction, October 1931
Date Created
1931-10
Description
A cornerstone is laid in a ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Laying of cornerstone, Oct. 1931
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope (right) stands with Florence M. Read (center) and other Atlanta University Center faculty and graduates. Written on verso: Library groundbreaking, June 1931
Atlanta University Photographs
Presidents and Graduates, June 1931
Date Created
1931-06
Description
John Hope (right) stands with Florence M. Read (center) and other Atlanta University Center faculty and graduates. Written on verso: Library groundbreaking, June 1931
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs