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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John Hope (right) stands with Florence M. Read (center) and other Atlanta University Center faculty and graduates. Written on verso: Library groundbreaking, June 1931
Atlanta University Photographs
Presidents and Graduates, June 1931
Date Created
1931-06
Description
John Hope (right) stands with Florence M. Read (center) and other Atlanta University Center faculty and graduates. Written on verso: Library groundbreaking, June 1931
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American educators, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the newly constructed residence for the presidents of Atlanta University. Written on verso: President's residence
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Residence, circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
Exterior of the newly constructed residence for the presidents of Atlanta University. Written on verso: President's residence
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the newly constructed residence for the presidents of Atlanta University. Written on verso: President's residence
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Residence, circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
Exterior of the newly constructed residence for the presidents of Atlanta University. Written on verso: President's residence
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Construction of the residence for the presidents of Atlanta University. The Graves Hall bell tower is visible in the background. Written on verso: Building of President's residence - Atlanta University
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Residence, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Construction of the residence for the presidents of Atlanta University. The Graves Hall bell tower is visible in the background. Written on verso: Building of President's residence - Atlanta University
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Construction of the residence for the presidents of Atlanta University. Written on verso: Building of President's residence - Atlanta University
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Residence, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Construction of the residence for the presidents of Atlanta University. Written on verso: Building of President's residence - Atlanta University
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the first residence of the presidents of Atlanta University. The home of Alonzo Herndon is visible in the background. Written on verso: First A. U. home for it's President (George A. Townes). Note Herndon home still standing in background.
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Residence, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
Exterior of the first residence of the presidents of Atlanta University. The home of Alonzo Herndon is visible in the background. Written on verso: First A. U. home for it's President (George A. Townes). Note Herndon home still standing in background.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the first residence of the presidents of Atlanta University. The home of Alonzo Herndon is visible in the background.
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Residence, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
Exterior of the first residence of the presidents of Atlanta University. The home of Alonzo Herndon is visible in the background.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the first residence of the presidents of Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Residence, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
Exterior of the first residence of the presidents of Atlanta University.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of the first residence of the presidents of Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
President's Residence, circa 1905
Date Created
1900/1910
Description
Exterior of the first residence of the presidents of Atlanta University.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, College presidents
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs