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.

1970/1980
A portrait of Kofi Bota.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Kofi Bota.
1969
A portrait of Gaynelle Barksdale. Written on verso: Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale, Librarian, Atlanta University.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, African American librarians
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Gaynelle Barksdale. Written on verso: Mrs. Gaynelle Barksdale, Librarian, Atlanta University.
1968-12
G. Cletus Birchette sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
G. Cletus Birchette sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
1968-12
A portrait of G. Cletus Birchette. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of G. Cletus Birchette. Written on verso: Mr. G. Cletus Birchette, Director of Fiscal Affairs, December 1968
1968
Ray Barzey sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. Ray Barzey - MSLIS 1968
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American librarians, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
Ray Barzey sits at a desk. Written on verso: Mr. Ray Barzey - MSLIS 1968
1965/1975
A contact sheet with images taken around the Trevor Arnett Library.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American educators
Atlanta University Photographs
A contact sheet with images taken around the Trevor Arnett Library.
1965/1975
Two students look at an exhibit in a display case.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Atlanta University Photographs
Two students look at an exhibit in a display case.
1965/1975
Lee Alexander helps a researcher. Written on verso: Lee Alexander, Archivist, Darlene (Ross) White, researcher.
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta University Photographs
Lee Alexander helps a researcher. Written on verso: Lee Alexander, Archivist, Darlene (Ross) White, researcher.
1965/1975
A portrait of Dorothy Bolden. Written on verso: Dorothy Bolden c1970's Atlanta Domestic Workers
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dorothy Bolden. Written on verso: Dorothy Bolden c1970's Atlanta Domestic Workers
1962/1972
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor stands in a kitchen.
African American authors, African American women
Atlanta University Photographs
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor stands in a kitchen.
1961/1971
Exterior of Rufus E. Clement Hall.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Rufus E. Clement Hall.
1961
Dr. Hubert Ross and daughter Susan Ross visit the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Hubert Ross and daughter Susan Ross visit the art exhibition.
1961
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs admire artwork at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Murphy and Baldwin Burroughs admire artwork at the art exhibition.
1961
Joseph Amissano and John Arterbery talk at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Joseph Amissano and John Arterbery talk at the art exhibition.
1961
Mrs. Gerald Hooper and others look at an artwork titled "Martyr".
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Gerald Hooper and others look at an artwork titled "Martyr".
1961
An unidentified man and woman admire a sculpture of a human head.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
An unidentified man and woman admire a sculpture of a human head.
1961
Three unidentified women admire artwork at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Three unidentified women admire artwork at the art exhibition.
1961
Dr. Bond looks at a sculpture titled "Woman with Brassier".
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Bond looks at a sculpture titled "Woman with Brassier".
1961
Unidentified men and a woman talk at the art exhibition.
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified men and a woman talk at the art exhibition.
1960/1970
Three women talk to each other in the student bookstore.
Campus life, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Atlanta University Photographs
Three women talk to each other in the student bookstore.