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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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
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Atlanta University Photographs
Mary McLeod Bethune at Commencement, May 31, 1943
Date Created
5/31/1943
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune speaks at the 1943 Morehouse commencement. Written on verso: Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Commencement speaker, Atlanta University, May 31, 1943
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
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
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
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett and Bust, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
Trevor Arnett and a woman view a bust. Written on verso: [Arn]ett at the library
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope and two unidentified men and one women standing in front of building wearing academic regalia.
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope with Others, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
John Hope and two unidentified men and one women standing in front of building wearing academic regalia.
Subject
Presidents, Buildings and grounds, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope and three unidentified men and one women with academic regalia.
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope with Others, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
John Hope and three unidentified men and one women with academic regalia.
Subject
Presidents, Buildings and grounds, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope and unidentified man wearing academic regalia.
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope with Others, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
John Hope and unidentified man wearing academic regalia.
Subject
Presidents, Buildings and grounds, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
President John Hope and Dr. Benjamin Griffith Brawley, first academic dean of Morehouse College, appointed in 1912.
Atlanta University Photographs
John Hope and Dr. Benjamin Griffith Brawley, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
President John Hope and Dr. Benjamin Griffith Brawley, first academic dean of Morehouse College, appointed in 1912.
Subject
Presidents, Buildings and grounds, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University class of 1915 in academic regalia.
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University Class of 1915
Date Created
1915
Description
Atlanta University class of 1915 in academic regalia.
Subject
African American students, African American teachers, African American women, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Atlanta University Class of 1904.
Atlanta University Photographs
Class of 1904
Date Created
1904
Description
Portrait of Atlanta University Class of 1904.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American students, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Atlanta University graduating class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Graduating Class, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Atlanta University graduating class.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, African American students, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett speaks at a graduation ceremony.
Atlanta University Photographs
Trevor Arnett, circa 1940
Description
Trevor Arnett speaks at a graduation ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs