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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Langston Hughes and Arna Bontemps give a lecture. Written on verso: Langston Hughes to right facing group Atlanta University - March 28, 1947, Also - Arna Bontemps of Fisk
Atlanta University Photographs
Langston Hughes at Atlanta University, March, 28, 1947
Date Created
3/28/1947
Description
Langston Hughes and Arna Bontemps give a lecture. Written on verso: Langston Hughes to right facing group Atlanta University - March 28, 1947, Also - Arna Bontemps of Fisk
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American authors, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Gaynelle Barksdale. Written on verso: Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale, Librarian, Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A portrait of Gaynelle Barksdale. Written on verso: Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale, Librarian, Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Ray Barzey sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. Ray Barzey - MSLIS 1968
Atlanta University Photographs
Ray Barzey, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ray Barzey sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. Ray Barzey - MSLIS 1968
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American librarians, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale holds a book.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Gaynelle Barksdale holds a book.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: Mr. WM Bennett Librarian
Atlanta University Photographs
William W. Bennett, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: Mr. WM Bennett Librarian
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: William W. Bennett, c. 1958
Atlanta University Photographs
William Bennett, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
A portrait of William Bennett. Written on verso: William W. Bennett, c. 1958
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale helps a student with the microfilm reader. Written on verso: Trevor Arnett Library - Student using Micro Film Reader - assisted by Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale. November, 1952.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale with a Student, November 1952
Date Created
1952-11
Description
Gaynelle Barksdale helps a student with the microfilm reader. Written on verso: Trevor Arnett Library - Student using Micro Film Reader - assisted by Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale. November, 1952.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Mr. Preston Amos of Atlanta Georgia 1952. Readers' advisor of the Milwaukee (Wisc.) Public Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Preston Amos, 1952
Date Created
1952
Description
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Mr. Preston Amos of Atlanta Georgia 1952. Readers' advisor of the Milwaukee (Wisc.) Public Library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Preston Amos
Atlanta University Photographs
Preston Amos, 1952
Date Created
1952
Description
A portrait of Mr. Preston Amos. Written on verso: Preston Amos
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Eileen Bentley with a student in the library. Written on recto: Miss Eileen Bentley, librarian for the Negro Collection of the Atlanta University Library, helps a students find the right book. Written on verso: Atlanta University Trevor Arnett Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Eileen Bentley with a Student, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Eileen Bentley with a student in the library. Written on recto: Miss Eileen Bentley, librarian for the Negro Collection of the Atlanta University Library, helps a students find the right book. Written on verso: Atlanta University Trevor Arnett Library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American librarians, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Eileen Bentley helping students in the library. Written on verso: Negro Collection Trevor Arnett Library c1950
Atlanta University Photographs
Eileen Bentley in the Library, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Eileen Bentley helping students in the library. Written on verso: Negro Collection Trevor Arnett Library c1950
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American librarians, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Arna Bontemps. Written on recto: Arna Bontemps, Negro poet who has written his first novel, "God Sends Sunday," Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company.
Atlanta University Photographs
Arna Bontemps, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
A portrait of Arna Bontemps. Written on recto: Arna Bontemps, Negro poet who has written his first novel, "God Sends Sunday," Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American authors, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs