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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Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at Commencement, May 31, 1943
Date Created
5/31/1943
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at the Morehouse Chapel. Written on verso: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune - Morehouse Chapel February 18, 1941.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune, February 18, 1941
Date Created
2/18/1940
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune at the Morehouse Chapel. Written on verso: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune - Morehouse Chapel February 18, 1941.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Frederick O'Neal kisses Josephine Baker on the cheek. Written on verso: Visits "Shakespeare in Harlem." New York: Frederick O'Neal, star of "Shakespeare in Harlem," kisses singer Josephine Baker backstage at the forty-first street theater after Jan. 11th performance. Miss Baker, who was born in America but is now a citizen of France, visited the cast backstage. 2-11-1960 JL
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker with Frederick O'Neal, February 11, 1960
Date Created
2/11/1960
Description
Frederick O'Neal kisses Josephine Baker on the cheek. Written on verso: Visits "Shakespeare in Harlem." New York: Frederick O'Neal, star of "Shakespeare in Harlem," kisses singer Josephine Baker backstage at the forty-first street theater after Jan. 11th performance. Miss Baker, who was born in America but is now a citizen of France, visited the cast backstage. 2-11-1960 JL
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker holding a bouqet of flowers. Written on verso: New York Bureau. Josephine Baker arrives in U.S. New York: Holding a bouquet of Flowers, American-born Negro singer smiles as she answers newsmen's questions following her arrival at Idlewild Airport here, Feb. 10th. Miss Baker said that attacks she had made on racial conditions in the U.S. had been "exaggerated." She is scheduled to make appearances in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. 2-10-60 JL
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker, February 10, 1960
Date Created
2/10/1960
Description
Josephine Baker holding a bouqet of flowers. Written on verso: New York Bureau. Josephine Baker arrives in U.S. New York: Holding a bouquet of Flowers, American-born Negro singer smiles as she answers newsmen's questions following her arrival at Idlewild Airport here, Feb. 10th. Miss Baker said that attacks she had made on racial conditions in the U.S. had been "exaggerated." She is scheduled to make appearances in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. 2-10-60 JL
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Portraits and people
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
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
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor stands in a kitchen.
Atlanta University Photographs
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor, circa 1967
Date Created
1962/1972
Description
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor stands in a kitchen.
Subject
African American authors, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker and others at an event. Written on verso: Baker, Josephine. Photo by Cecil Layne
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Josephine Baker and others at an event. Written on verso: Baker, Josephine. Photo by Cecil Layne
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune. Written on recto: Harrison Chi. 43. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
A portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune. Written on recto: Harrison Chi. 43. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of children outside with hats and coats.
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of Children, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Group of children outside with hats and coats.
Subject
African American children, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of unidentified bride standing on a staircase.
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Bride, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Portrait of unidentified bride standing on a staircase.
Subject
African American women, Special events
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University class of 1915 in academic regalia.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Class of 1915
Date Created
1915
Description
Atlanta University class of 1915 in academic regalia.
Subject
African American students, African American teachers, African American women, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Four unidentified female nurses with bed patients.
Atlanta University Photographs
Nursing Class, circa 1917
Date Created
1912/1922
Description
Four unidentified female nurses with bed patients.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Hazel Harrison with hands on hip.
Atlanta University Photographs
Hazel Harrison, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
Portrait of Hazel Harrison with hands on hip.
Subject
Singers, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Amanda Aldridge addressed to Mr. John E. Bleece.
Atlanta University Photographs
Amanda Aldridge, 1908
Date Created
1908
Description
Portrait of Amanda Aldridge addressed to Mr. John E. Bleece.
Subject
African Americans--Music, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait addressed to "Mollie" of Daisy Cheatham leaning on a chair. Cheatham was a chorus girl with Williams and Walker Company and Smart Set Company, and one time wife of musical director James T. Brymn.
Atlanta University Photographs
Daisy M. Cheatham, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Portrait addressed to "Mollie" of Daisy Cheatham leaning on a chair. Cheatham was a chorus girl with Williams and Walker Company and Smart Set Company, and one time wife of musical director James T. Brymn.
Subject
Entertainers, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Isabel Carter standing with dress hat.
Atlanta University Photographs
Isabel Carter, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Portrait of Isabel Carter standing with dress hat.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified female students in cooking class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Cooking Class, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Unidentified female students in cooking class.
Subject
Home economics, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified female students in sewing class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Sewing Class, circa 1910
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Unidentified female students in sewing class.
Subject
Home economics, African American students, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs