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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Eubie Blake plays the piano. Written on recto: Eubie Blake, Feb. 28 1973
Atlanta University Photographs
Eubie Blake, Feb. 28, 1973
Date Created
2/28/1973
Description
Eubie Blake plays the piano. Written on recto: Eubie Blake, Feb. 28 1973
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Music
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
Marian Anderson stands outside. Written on verso: Marian Anderson 8/15/48
Atlanta University Photographs
Marian Anderson, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Marian Anderson stands outside. Written on verso: Marian Anderson 8/15/48
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Marian Anderson stands outside. Written on verso: Marian Anderson 8/15/48
Atlanta University Photographs
Marian Anderson, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Marian Anderson stands outside. Written on verso: Marian Anderson 8/15/48
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Marion Anderson and a student. Written on verso: Marian Anderson and Morehouse student, 1946
Atlanta University Photographs
Marian Anderson and Morehouse Student, 1946
Date Created
1946
Description
Marion Anderson and a student. Written on verso: Marian Anderson and Morehouse student, 1946
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Marian Anderson.
Atlanta University Photographs
Marian Anderson, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A portrait of Marian Anderson.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Alton Adams bandmaster, and his band with instruments in a field.
Atlanta University Photographs
Alton Adams with Military Band, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
Alton Adams bandmaster, and his band with instruments in a field.
Subject
African Americans--Music, Musicians, African American men, Groups and organizations
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
A portrait of Mrs. Ballard. Written on verso: Mrs. Ballard of Orange, N.J. with whom the A.U. Quartet always boarded in Orange.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Ballard, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
A portrait of Mrs. Ballard. Written on verso: Mrs. Ballard of Orange, N.J. with whom the A.U. Quartet always boarded in Orange.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Music, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs