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 Americans--Education
  • Decade = 1930-1939
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
Exterior of Quarles Hall, which housed the Atlanta School of Social Work. Merrill Hall is visible on the right.
Atlanta University Photographs
Quarles Hall, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
Exterior of Quarles Hall, which housed the Atlanta School of Social Work. Merrill Hall is visible on the right.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence A. Bacote and William H. Dean sit together.Written on verso: Mr. Clarence A. Bacote (History) and Dr. William H. Dean (Economics)
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote with the Dean, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
Clarence A. Bacote and William H. Dean sit together.Written on verso: Mr. Clarence A. Bacote (History) and Dr. William H. Dean (Economics)
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 W.R. Banks. Written on verso: V.R. Banks, principal Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, Prairie View, Texas.
Atlanta University Photographs
W.R. Banks, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
A portrait of W.R. Banks. Written on verso: V.R. Banks, principal Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, Prairie View, Texas.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, 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
William Stanley Braithwaite walks in the snow. Written on verso: Dr. William Stanley Braithwaite - Professor of English
Atlanta University Photographs
William Braithwaite Walks in the Snow, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
William Stanley Braithwaite walks in the snow. Written on verso: Dr. William Stanley Braithwaite - Professor of English
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American poets, African American authors, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Joseph A. Bailey. Written on recto: Joseph A. Bailey - first student of the graduate school to receive the master's degree.
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph A. Bailey, circa 1931
Date Created
1926/1936
Description
A portrait of Joseph A. Bailey. Written on recto: Joseph A. Bailey - first student of the graduate school to receive the master's degree.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs