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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  • Subjects = African American universities and colleges
  • Decade = 1890-1899
Students sit on the steps outside of Knowles Hall. George A. Towns sits in the center. Written on verso: Compliments of C. A. Davis, Jan 10, '[18]93. Knowles Hall
Atlanta University Photographs
Students at Knowles Hall, January 10, 1893
Date Created
1893-01-10
Description
Students sit on the steps outside of Knowles Hall. George A. Towns sits in the center. Written on verso: Compliments of C. A. Davis, Jan 10, '[18]93. Knowles Hall
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Third year of normal school class of 1893, (left to right) two seated Mattie Harrison, Jamie Wright, second row: Rizzie Eduardo, Emma Parks, Daisy Famlro, T. Johnson, Maude Holmes, Jessie Fields, Julia Blount, third row behind chairs: Mamie Coles, M. Gillard, Buggs, Mattie Watte, Anna Maxwell.
Atlanta University Photographs
Third Year Normal Class, 1893
Date Created
1893
Description
Third year of normal school class of 1893, (left to right) two seated Mattie Harrison, Jamie Wright, second row: Rizzie Eduardo, Emma Parks, Daisy Famlro, T. Johnson, Maude Holmes, Jessie Fields, Julia Blount, third row behind chairs: Mamie Coles, M. Gillard, Buggs, Mattie Watte, Anna Maxwell.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Class of 1893 outside in snow. (left to right) Mattie Davis, Rosa Deveauz, Emma Morton, Bray, Mattie Sykes, Rosa Garret, Sarah Walker, Mary Britain, Georgia Douglass sitting: Porter, Mary Wilson, Jessie Thompson, Eliza Lwiggs, Fannnie Blount.
Atlanta University Photographs
Class of 1893
Date Created
1893
Description
Class of 1893 outside in snow. (left to right) Mattie Davis, Rosa Deveauz, Emma Morton, Bray, Mattie Sykes, Rosa Garret, Sarah Walker, Mary Britain, Georgia Douglass sitting: Porter, Mary Wilson, Jessie Thompson, Eliza Lwiggs, Fannnie Blount.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University tent for Chicago World Fair Exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Chicago World's Fair Exhibit, 1893
Date Created
1893
Description
Atlanta University tent for Chicago World Fair Exhibit.
Subject
Special events, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A stained glass window dedicated to Edmund A. Ware in the Ware Memorial Chapel in Stone Hall. Written on recto: Memorial Windows - Ware Chapel.
Atlanta University Photographs
Ware Chapel Window, Stone Hall, circa 1895
Date Created
1890/1900
Description
A stained glass window dedicated to Edmund A. Ware in the Ware Memorial Chapel in Stone Hall. Written on recto: Memorial Windows - Ware Chapel.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Church buildings
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University campus landscape with South Hall (left), Stone Hall (center), and North Hall (right) visible in the background.
Atlanta University Photographs
South Hall, Stone Hall, North Hall, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Atlanta University campus landscape with South Hall (left), Stone Hall (center), and North Hall (right) visible in the background.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a laboratory room in Stone Hall. Written on verso: Physical and chemical laboratory
Atlanta University Photographs
Stone Hall Laboratory, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Interior of a laboratory room in Stone Hall. Written on verso: Physical and chemical laboratory
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified students and instructor in Forge Room of Knowles Hall, blacksmithing class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Blacksmithing Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Unidentified students and instructor in Forge Room of Knowles Hall, blacksmithing class.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
An unidentified group of men, women, and children.
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Group, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
An unidentified group of men, women, and children.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American women, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
President Horace Bumstead's home, with J. H. Hincks (tall man) with the unidentified group.
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Home, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
President Horace Bumstead's home, with J. H. Hincks (tall man) with the unidentified group.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Residence of Horace Bumstead, President of Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bumstead's Residence, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Residence of Horace Bumstead, President of Atlanta University.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
View of Atlanta University campus (left to right) South Hall, Stone Hall and North Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Campus View, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
View of Atlanta University campus (left to right) South Hall, Stone Hall and North Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
President Horace Bumstead's residence on the campus of Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Home, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
President Horace Bumstead's residence on the campus of Atlanta University.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Image of buildings on Atlanta University campus.
Atlanta University Photographs
Buildings and Grounds, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Image of buildings on Atlanta University campus.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dining room, Furber Cottage.
Atlanta University Photographs
Furber Cottage Dining Room, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Dining room, Furber Cottage.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
President Dr. Bumstead's residence.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bumstead's Residence, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
President Dr. Bumstead's residence.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of Boy's Parlor in South Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
South Hall Boy's Parlor, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Interior of Boy's Parlor in South Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of dining room in North Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
North Hall Dining Room, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Interior of dining room in North Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Girls parlor in North Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
North Hall Girl's Parlor, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Girls parlor in North Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Knowles Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Knowles Hall, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Exterior of Knowles Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs