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 = Buildings and grounds
  • Decade = 1940-1949
Group photographed outside the Trevor Arnett Library during its dedication. Pictured are (top row, left to right) Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Benjamin E. Mays, and unidentified man, Rufus E. Clement, (bottom row, left to right) an unidentified woman, Mrs. Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Florence M. Read, Kendall Weisiger, and an unidentified man. Written on verso: Dedication library building. Last man on left on back row may be Trevor Arnett, bottom row, second from left, Mrs. Trevor Arnett?, 4th from left, Mrs. Florence M. Read. First from left, Mr. Trevor Arnett [?], third from left, Dr. Benjamin Mays, last, Dr. Rufus Clement
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
Group photographed outside the Trevor Arnett Library during its dedication. Pictured are (top row, left to right) Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Benjamin E. Mays, and unidentified man, Rufus E. Clement, (bottom row, left to right) an unidentified woman, Mrs. Trevor Arnett, an unidentified man, Florence M. Read, Kendall Weisiger, and an unidentified man. Written on verso: Dedication library building. Last man on left on back row may be Trevor Arnett, bottom row, second from left, Mrs. Trevor Arnett?, 4th from left, Mrs. Florence M. Read. First from left, Mr. Trevor Arnett [?], third from left, Dr. Benjamin Mays, last, Dr. Rufus Clement
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Representatives of education foundations, religious societies, and sister colleges in the academic procession to Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. Exercises were held in this chapel because of rain and threatening weather which made the outdoor service impossible.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Representatives of education foundations, religious societies, and sister colleges in the academic procession to Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. Exercises were held in this chapel because of rain and threatening weather which made the outdoor service impossible.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Atlanta University faculty leads the academic procession into Sisters Chapel on the occasion of the dedication of the new Atlanta University Library. Rain compelled the holding of the exercise indoors.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Atlanta University faculty leads the academic procession into Sisters Chapel on the occasion of the dedication of the new Atlanta University Library. Rain compelled the holding of the exercise indoors.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Faculties of the Atlanta University and other institutions in the city participated in the academic procession preceding the exercises of dedication of the new Atlanta University Library
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
James R. McCain, president of Agnes Scott College, speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: President James R. McCains at Trevor Arnett library dedication, April, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
James R. McCain, president of Agnes Scott College, speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: President James R. McCains at Trevor Arnett library dedication, April, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
View of the crowd and graduates during the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Dedication Trevor Arnett library dedication, June, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
View of the crowd and graduates during the dedication ceremony for the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Dedication Trevor Arnett library dedication, June, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Speakers and guests of honor entering Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. The exercises were held in this chapel instead of on the campus adjoining the library on account of a drenching rain that fell all Saturday morning
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Dedication Procession, April 10, 1949
Date Created
4/10/1949
Description
A line of faculty, students, and staff from the Atlanta University Center form a procession before the dedication of the Trevor Arnett Library. Written on verso: Speakers and guests of honor entering Sisters Chapel on Spelman campus on library dedication day. The exercises were held in this chapel instead of on the campus adjoining the library on account of a drenching rain that fell all Saturday morning
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, African American students, African American educators
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Home, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Exterior of the construction of a home of an Atlanta University faculty member located along Beckwith Street. Written on verso: AU Faculty Home - Beckwith Street, 1949
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of a temporary class building with students sitting and standing on the steps out front. Written on verso: Temporary class building, 1947, Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Temporary Class Building, July 2, 1947
Date Created
1947-07-02
Description
Exterior of a temporary class building with students sitting and standing on the steps out front. Written on verso: Temporary class building, 1947, Atlanta University.
Subject
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students look through card catalogues in the Trevor Arnett Library.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett Library Interior, 1946
Date Created
1946
Description
Students look through card catalogues in the Trevor Arnett Library.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a dormitory lounge at Atlanta University with two seated students. Written on verso: Students relax at Atlanta University Dormitory - 1945
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall Dormitory Lounge, 1945
Date Created
1945
Description
Interior of a dormitory lounge at Atlanta University with two seated students. Written on verso: Students relax at Atlanta University Dormitory - 1945
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a dormitory lounge at Atlanta University with a group of seated students reading magazines. Written on verso: Students relax at Atlanta University Dormitory - 1945
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall Dormitory Lounge, 1945
Date Created
1945
Description
Interior of a dormitory lounge at Atlanta University with a group of seated students reading magazines. Written on verso: Students relax at Atlanta University Dormitory - 1945
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A woman in a long dress stands inside the entrance to a dormitory. Written on verso: 1946-1947
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Entryway, circa 1946
Date Created
1941/1951
Description
A woman in a long dress stands inside the entrance to a dormitory. Written on verso: 1946-1947
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life, African American students
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A man walks by temporary housing units erected by the U.S. Army to house veterans attending Atlanta University under the G.I. Bill. Written on verso: Veterans' temporary Barraks - built in 1947. A. U.
Atlanta University Photographs
Veteran's Housing, circa 1946
Date Created
1941/1951
Description
A man walks by temporary housing units erected by the U.S. Army to house veterans attending Atlanta University under the G.I. Bill. Written on verso: Veterans' temporary Barraks - built in 1947. A. U.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Temporary housing units erected by the U.S. Army to house veterans attending Atlanta University under the G.I. Bill. Written on verso: Veterans' housing, - Atlanta University '46
Atlanta University Photographs
Veteran's Housing, circa 1946
Date Created
1941/1951
Description
Temporary housing units erected by the U.S. Army to house veterans attending Atlanta University under the G.I. Bill. Written on verso: Veterans' housing, - Atlanta University '46
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Harkness Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
Exterior of Harkness Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs