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
Raymond Alexander speaks in courtroom. Written on verso: Raymond Pace Alexander.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander Speaking, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks in courtroom. Written on verso: Raymond Pace Alexander.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander speaks with three men. Written on verso: Alexander, Raymond, P.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks with three men. Written on verso: Alexander, Raymond, P.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander speaks with a woman. Written on verso: Raymond Pace Alexander.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks with a woman. Written on verso: Raymond Pace Alexander.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander reads papers at his desk.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander at his Desk, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander reads papers at his desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander speaks in courtroom.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander Speaking, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks in courtroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander speaks with two others.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Raymond Alexander speaks with two others.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
People sit in a courtroom.
Atlanta University Photographs
People in a Courtroom, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
People sit in a courtroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond Alexander gives a speech.
Atlanta University Photographs
Raymond P. Alexander, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Raymond Alexander gives a speech.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching
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
Jesse B. Blayton speaaks at a function. Written on verso: Jesse B. Blayton speaking
Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse B. Blayton Speaking, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
Jesse B. Blayton speaaks at a function. Written on verso: Jesse B. Blayton speaking
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse B. Blayton gives a lecture.
Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse B. Blayton, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
Jesse B. Blayton gives a lecture.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of James Weldon Johnson. Written on verso: James Weldon Johnson, 1894 Author, Secretary of NAACP, Springarn Medalist
Atlanta University Photographs
James Weldon Johnson, 1894
Date Created
1894
Description
Portrait of James Weldon Johnson. Written on verso: James Weldon Johnson, 1894 Author, Secretary of NAACP, Springarn Medalist
Subject
African American authors, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs