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
Josephine Baker holding a bouqet of flowers. Written on verso: New York Bureau. Josephine Baker arrives in U.S. New York: Holding a bouquet of Flowers, American-born Negro singer smiles as she answers newsmen's questions following her arrival at Idlewild Airport here, Feb. 10th. Miss Baker said that attacks she had made on racial conditions in the U.S. had been "exaggerated." She is scheduled to make appearances in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. 2-10-60 JL
Atlanta University Photographs
Josephine Baker, February 10, 1960
Date Created
2/10/1960
Description
Josephine Baker holding a bouqet of flowers. Written on verso: New York Bureau. Josephine Baker arrives in U.S. New York: Holding a bouquet of Flowers, American-born Negro singer smiles as she answers newsmen's questions following her arrival at Idlewild Airport here, Feb. 10th. Miss Baker said that attacks she had made on racial conditions in the U.S. had been "exaggerated." She is scheduled to make appearances in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. 2-10-60 JL
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Eldridge McMillan stands near a window. Written on verso: CAU 2001 Eldridge McMillan
Atlanta University Photographs
Eldridge McMillan, 2001
Date Created
1996/2006
Description
Eldridge McMillan stands near a window. Written on verso: CAU 2001 Eldridge McMillan
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80
Atlanta University Photographs
Ruth Beckford, April 1980
Date Created
1980-04
Description
A portrait of Ruth Beckford. Written on verso: To Special Collections, Trevor Arnett Library. Best Wishes, Ruth Beckford 4/80
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Theatre and dance, Portraits and people, African American arts, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Lerone Bennett, Jr. smokes a pipe.
Atlanta University Photographs
Lerone Bennett, Jr., 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Lerone Bennett, Jr. smokes a pipe.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American authors, Race relations, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972
Atlanta University Photographs
Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Horace Mann Bond shakes Ed Nuaver's hand. Written on verso: S Ed reception for Mr. Bond (with [?] Ed Nuaver, [?]on Bullock, 1972
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Bond attend a reception. Written on verso: School of Education [?] reception for Dr. + Mrs. Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Bond, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Bond attend a reception. Written on verso: School of Education [?] reception for Dr. + Mrs. Horace Mann Bond, 1972
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Pearl Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl. Written on verso: Bailey, Pearl. Gift: L. Alexander - 12/71
Atlanta University Photographs
Pearl Bailey, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Pearl Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl. Written on verso: Bailey, Pearl. Gift: L. Alexander - 12/71
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, African American women, African American arts
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Peal Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl
Atlanta University Photographs
Pearl Bailey, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Peal Bailey. Written on recto: Love Pearl
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, African American women, African American arts
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Elias Blake. Written on verso: Blake, Elias. President, Clark College.
Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Elias Blake. Written on verso: Blake, Elias. President, Clark College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Presidents, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Kofi Bota.
Atlanta University Photographs
Kofi Bota, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A portrait of Kofi Bota.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Gaynelle Barksdale. Written on verso: Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale, Librarian, Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gaynelle Barksdale, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A portrait of Gaynelle Barksdale. Written on verso: Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale, Librarian, Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
G. Cletus Birchette sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
Atlanta University Photographs
G. Cletus Birchette, December 1968
Date Created
1968-12
Description
G. Cletus Birchette sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of G. Cletus Birchette. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
Atlanta University Photographs
G. Cletus Birchette, December 1968
Date Created
1968-12
Description
A portrait of G. Cletus Birchette. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Ray Barzey sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. Ray Barzey - MSLIS 1968
Atlanta University Photographs
Ray Barzey, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ray Barzey sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. Ray Barzey - MSLIS 1968
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American librarians, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dorothy Bolden. Written on verso: Dorothy Bolden c1970's Atlanta Domestic Workers
Atlanta University Photographs
Dorothy Bolden, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A portrait of Dorothy Bolden. Written on verso: Dorothy Bolden c1970's Atlanta Domestic Workers
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Hubert Ross and daughter Susan Ross visit the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Hubert Ross and Daughter Susan Ross, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Dr. Hubert Ross and daughter Susan Ross visit the art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs admire artwork at the art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs, 1961
Date Created
1961
Description
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs admire artwork at the art exhibition.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs