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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Mr. L. Katz, Mrs. Manley, Mr. Wallace, Dr. Manley, and E. V. Dunn discuss artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Mr. L. Katz, Mrs. Manley, Mr. Wallace, Dr. Manley, and E. V. Dunn discuss artwork at the 16th annual 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
An unidentified man and woman admire artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
An unidentified man and woman admire artwork at the 16th annual 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
Two unidentified women admire artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
Two unidentified women admire artwork at the 16th annual 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
An unidentified woman admires artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
An unidentified woman admires artwork at the 16th annual 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
An unidentified woman admires artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
An unidentified woman admires artwork at the 16th annual 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
An unidentified man admires artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
An unidentified man admires artwork at the 16th annual 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
An unidentified family admire artwork at the 16th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
16th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, April 7, 1957
Date Created
1957-04-07
Description
An unidentified family admire artwork at the 16th annual 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. Ridley, Mrs. Phillips, Harper T. Phillips, and Gregory Ridley admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Phillips, Harper T. Phillips, and Gregory Ridley admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A large group gathers and admires artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
A large group gathers and admires artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
Three unidentified men admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
An unidentified man and women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Atlanta University Photographs
19th Annual Art Exhibition Opening, May 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-01
Description
An unidentified man and women admire artwork at the art exhibition opening.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of A. Raney Hamilton, class of 1888.
Atlanta University Photographs
A. Raney Hamilton, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of A. Raney Hamilton, class of 1888.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Ada Hawes (Mrs. W.A. Hinton).
Atlanta University Photographs
Ada Hawes, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of Ada Hawes (Mrs. W.A. Hinton).
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Adrienne Herndon, dramatist and faculty member.
Atlanta University Photographs
Adrienne Herndon, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of Adrienne Herndon, dramatist and faculty member.
Subject
African American women, Theatre and dance, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
(Left to right) two seated:(? ) farthest right Moses Spivey, Second row: John Thomas with shovel, Tuggle with pic, Jim Russell with pitch fork, and "Big" Robinson.
Atlanta University Photographs
Agricultural Department, Farm Workers, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
(Left to right) two seated:(? ) farthest right Moses Spivey, Second row: John Thomas with shovel, Tuggle with pic, Jim Russell with pitch fork, and "Big" Robinson.
Subject
African Americans--Agriculture, African American universities and colleges, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified man with two horses in front of barn.
Atlanta University Photographs
Agricultural Department, Farm Workers, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Unidentified man with two horses in front of barn.
Subject
African Americans--Agriculture, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Image of livestock in a field near the barn on campus.
Atlanta University Photographs
Agricultural Department Livestock, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
Image of livestock in a field near the barn on campus.
Subject
African Americans--Agriculture, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Image of the campus barn and livestock.
Atlanta University Photographs
Agriculture Department Barn, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Image of the campus barn and livestock.
Subject
African Americans--Agriculture, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Farmland with livestock and farm hands.
Atlanta University Photographs
Agriculture Department Livestock, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Farmland with livestock and farm hands.
Subject
African Americans--Agriculture, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs