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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Maynard Jackson and others pose for a photo. Written on verso: ca. 1988 Clark College. Arrington, Marvin, Maynard Jackson. 1988.
Atlanta University Photographs
Marvin Arrington and Maynard Jackson, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Maynard Jackson and others pose for a photo. Written on verso: ca. 1988 Clark College. Arrington, Marvin, Maynard Jackson. 1988.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Politics and government
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
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
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
A group of students talk with Dr. Bacote. Written on verso: Bacote and group of students, February, 1947.
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote with Students, February 1947
Date Created
1947-02
Description
A group of students talk with Dr. Bacote. Written on verso: Bacote and group of students, February, 1947.
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 Clarence Bacote.
Atlanta University Photographs
Clarence Bacote, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A portrait of 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 Esther M. Archer. Written on verso: Archer, Esther M. Councilwoman. City of Canton, Ohio
Atlanta University Photographs
Esther M. Archer, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
A portrait of Esther M. Archer. Written on verso: Archer, Esther M. Councilwoman. City of Canton, Ohio
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Lawrence Reddick and Clarence Bacote vote. Written on verso: Lawrence D. Reddick and Clarence A. Bacote - voting [Date by period Dr. Reddick at A.U.] [Foyer of Trevor Arnett Library]
Atlanta University Photographs
Lawrence D. Reddick and Clarence A. Bacote, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
Lawrence Reddick and Clarence Bacote vote. Written on verso: Lawrence D. Reddick and Clarence A. Bacote - voting [Date by period Dr. Reddick at A.U.] [Foyer of Trevor Arnett Library]
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 Bertram Baker. Written on recto: Conway Studios. Written on verso: Baker, Bertram L.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bertram Baker, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
A portrait of Bertram Baker. Written on recto: Conway Studios. Written on verso: Baker, Bertram L.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Theodore M. Berry. Written on verso: Theodore M. Berry City Councilman - Cincinnati, Ohio, serving second term, elected 1949-1951, now serving 2 yr. term 1951-1953. Ch[?]er Ticket - Composed of Independent Republicans + Democrats
Atlanta University Photographs
Theodore Berry, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
A portrait of Theodore M. Berry. Written on verso: Theodore M. Berry City Councilman - Cincinnati, Ohio, serving second term, elected 1949-1951, now serving 2 yr. term 1951-1953. Ch[?]er Ticket - Composed of Independent Republicans + Democrats
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Politics and government
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
Portrait of Cassius Clay sitting in chair by a desk, in military uniform
Atlanta University Photographs
Cassius M. Clay, 1862
Date Created
1862
Description
Portrait of Cassius Clay sitting in chair by a desk, in military uniform
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs