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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L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander, circa 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
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
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: The portrait of Miss Frankie Adams by Jewel Woodard Simon which was presented to the Atlanta University School of Social Work by the National Alumni Association of the School of Social Work (l. to r.) Clarence Coleman, Class �47, Mrs. Simon, Class �31, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, and Dr. William S. Jackson, dean, Atlanta University School of Social Work.
Atlanta University Photographs
People View a Portrait of Frankie Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: The portrait of Miss Frankie Adams by Jewel Woodard Simon which was presented to the Atlanta University School of Social Work by the National Alumni Association of the School of Social Work (l. to r.) Clarence Coleman, Class �47, Mrs. Simon, Class �31, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, and Dr. William S. Jackson, dean, Atlanta University School of Social Work.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: Schools Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Jewel Simon, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Clement and Dean Jackson�Mrs. Simon painted the portrait of Miss Adams for the School of Social Work alumni.
Atlanta University Photographs
People View a Portrait of Frankie Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: Schools Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Jewel Simon, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Clement and Dean Jackson�Mrs. Simon painted the portrait of Miss Adams for the School of Social Work alumni.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, African American authors, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Myron N. Adams visits a memorial site. Written on verso: Mrs. Myron N. Adams; Nellie Adams. Myron N. Adams visits a memorial site for Edmund Asa Ware's.
Atlanta University Photographs
Myron N. Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Myron N. Adams visits a memorial site. Written on verso: Mrs. Myron N. Adams; Nellie Adams. Myron N. Adams visits a memorial site for Edmund Asa Ware's.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Associations, institutions, etc., Faculty and staff, Presidents
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
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
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
Two women stand in the kitchen in North Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
North Hall, Kitchen, circa 1914
Date Created
1909/1919
Description
Two women stand in the kitchen in North Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
George A. Towns and others sit on steps. Written on verso: back row; G. A. Towns, M. W. Adams, E. H. Webster, Miss M. D. Hancock; Miss L. A. P[er]igree , Miss I. M. Swift
Atlanta University Photographs
Educators Sit on Steps, circa 1905
Date Created
1900/1910
Description
George A. Towns and others sit on steps. Written on verso: back row; G. A. Towns, M. W. Adams, E. H. Webster, Miss M. D. Hancock; Miss L. A. P[er]igree , Miss I. M. Swift
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of students posing for photograph, Adrienne Herndon (front row far right).
Atlanta University Photographs
Class of 1890
Date Created
1890
Description
Group of students posing for photograph, Adrienne Herndon (front row far right).
Subject
African American students, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of students pose for a picture.
Atlanta University Photographs
Group of Students, 1890
Date Created
1890
Description
Group of students pose for a picture.
Subject
African American students, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs