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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Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, who received the degree of Master of Arts from Atlanta University June 3, 1931,- the first student to have earned a graduate degree at Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, who received the degree of Master of Arts from Atlanta University June 3, 1931,- the first student to have earned a graduate degree at Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, first graduate of Atlanta University Graduate School.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey on Graduation Day, June 3, 1931
Date Created
6/3/1931
Description
Joseph A. Bailey on his graduation day. Written on verso: Joseph A. Bailey, First graduate of Atlanta University graduate school.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
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
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander, circa 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote attends a retirement dinner. Written on verso: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote. August, 1977. Prof. of History- Chmn. Of Hist. Dept. Sen. Of Arts + Sci's. [Testimonial dinner on the occasion of his retirement from A.U.]
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote at Retirement Dinner, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Clarence Bacote attends a retirement dinner. Written on verso: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote. August, 1977. Prof. of History- Chmn. Of Hist. Dept. Sen. Of Arts + Sci's. [Testimonial dinner on the occasion of his retirement from A.U.]
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bacote speaks with Maynard Jackson. Written on verso: Left to Right: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote, Mayor Maynard H. Jackson. Photographer: Harmon Perry, May 21, 1977. 1470 Orlando St. S. W., 3011
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote and Maynard Jackson, May, 21, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Dr. Bacote speaks with Maynard Jackson. Written on verso: Left to Right: Dr. Clarence A. Bacote, Mayor Maynard H. Jackson. Photographer: Harmon Perry, May 21, 1977. 1470 Orlando St. S. W., 3011
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Bond attend a reception. Written on verso: School of Education [?] reception for Dr. + Mrs. Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Bond, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Bond attend a reception. Written on verso: School of Education [?] reception for Dr. + Mrs. Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote with other. Written on verso: Faculty, Clarence Bacote.
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Clarence Bacote with other. Written on verso: Faculty, Clarence Bacote.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Elias Blake. Written on verso: Blake, Elias. President, Clark College.
Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Elias Blake. Written on verso: Blake, Elias. President, Clark College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Presidents, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: The portrait of Miss Frankie Adams by Jewel Woodard Simon which was presented to the Atlanta University School of Social Work by the National Alumni Association of the School of Social Work (l. to r.) Clarence Coleman, Class �47, Mrs. Simon, Class �31, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, and Dr. William S. Jackson, dean, Atlanta University School of Social Work.
Atlanta University Photographs
People View a Portrait of Frankie Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: The portrait of Miss Frankie Adams by Jewel Woodard Simon which was presented to the Atlanta University School of Social Work by the National Alumni Association of the School of Social Work (l. to r.) Clarence Coleman, Class �47, Mrs. Simon, Class �31, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, and Dr. William S. Jackson, dean, Atlanta University School of Social Work.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: Schools Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Jewel Simon, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Clement and Dean Jackson�Mrs. Simon painted the portrait of Miss Adams for the School of Social Work alumni.
Atlanta University Photographs
People View a Portrait of Frankie Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: Schools Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Jewel Simon, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Clement and Dean Jackson�Mrs. Simon painted the portrait of Miss Adams for the School of Social Work alumni.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, African American authors, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Horace M. Bond.
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Horace M. Bond.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Willette Rutherford Banks.
Atlanta University Photographs
Willette Rutherford Banks, circa 1945
Date Created
1950/1950
Description
A portrait of Willette Rutherford Banks.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of James A. Boyer. Written on verso: Dr. James A. Boyer, AU English Graduate Administrative Dean, St. Augustine's College, 1950
Atlanta University Photographs
James A. Boyer, 1950
Date Created
1950
Description
A portrait of James A. Boyer. Written on verso: Dr. James A. Boyer, AU English Graduate Administrative Dean, St. Augustine's College, 1950
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett and Bust, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of William M. Boyd. Written on verso: Dr. William M. Boyd, Professor of Political Science, Atlanta University Appointed to faculty, September, 1948
Atlanta University Photographs
William M. Boyd, September 1948
Date Created
1948-09
Description
A portrait of William M. Boyd. Written on verso: Dr. William M. Boyd, Professor of Political Science, Atlanta University Appointed to faculty, September, 1948
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs