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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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
View of Alonzo Herndon.
Atlanta University Photographs
Alonzo Herndon, circa 1900
Date Created
1885/1905
Description
View of Alonzo Herndon.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Alton A. Adams, Bandmaster, U. S. N.
Atlanta University Photographs
Alton Adams, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
Alton A. Adams, Bandmaster, U. S. N.
Subject
African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Alton Adams bandmaster, and his band with instruments in a field.
Atlanta University Photographs
Alton Adams with Military Band, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
Alton Adams bandmaster, and his band with instruments in a field.
Subject
African Americans--Music, Musicians, African American men, Groups and organizations
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Amanda Aldridge addressed to Mr. John E. Bleece.
Atlanta University Photographs
Amanda Aldridge, 1908
Date Created
1908
Description
Portrait of Amanda Aldridge addressed to Mr. John E. Bleece.
Subject
African Americans--Music, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Amanda Starks, AU class of 1884.
Atlanta University Photographs
Amanda Starks, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of Amanda Starks, AU class of 1884.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Andella Logan. Written on verso: Andella Logan, class of '81
Atlanta University Photographs
Andella Logan, circa 1881
Date Created
1880/1883
Description
Portrait of Andella Logan. Written on verso: Andella Logan, class of '81
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Archibald Carey, Bishop of A. M. E .Church.
Atlanta University Photographs
Archibald James Carey, circa 1925
Date Created
1920/1930
Description
Portrait of Archibald Carey, Bishop of A. M. E .Church.
Subject
African American clergy, African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Armstrong. Written on verso: Armstrong. Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Armstrong, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
A portrait of Mr. Armstrong. Written on verso: Armstrong. Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Arna Bontemps. Written on recto: Arna Bontemps, Negro poet who has written his first novel, "God Sends Sunday," Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company.
Atlanta University Photographs
Arna Bontemps, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
A portrait of Arna Bontemps. Written on recto: Arna Bontemps, Negro poet who has written his first novel, "God Sends Sunday," Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American authors, African American librarians
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of B.F. Allen, class of 1894 Atlanta University, and president of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Atlanta University Photographs
B. F. Allen, circa 1905
Date Created
1900/1910
Description
Portrait of B.F. Allen, class of 1894 Atlanta University, and president of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Subject
Presidents, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Mr. Barrington. Written on recto: 1939, To Louise - my friend and co-[?] for many a year. Barrington.
Atlanta University Photographs
Barrington, 1939
Date Created
1939
Description
A portrait of Mr. Barrington. Written on recto: 1939, To Louise - my friend and co-[?] for many a year. Barrington.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Bertram Baker. Written on recto: Conway Studios. Written on verso: Baker, Bertram L.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bertram Baker, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
A portrait of Bertram Baker. Written on recto: Conway Studios. Written on verso: Baker, Bertram L.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Bessie I. Hamilton, soprano singer with Williams and Walker Company.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bessie I. Hamilton, circa 1898
Date Created
1898
Description
Portrait of Bessie I. Hamilton, soprano singer with Williams and Walker Company.
Subject
Singers, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Betty Outlaw Smith, class of 1863.
Atlanta University Photographs
Betty Outlaw Smith, circa 1880
Date Created
1875/1885
Description
Portrait of Betty Outlaw Smith, class of 1863.
Subject
African American students, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of William (Bill) Holland, Bass Profondo of the Williams and Walker Company.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bill Holland, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Portrait of William (Bill) Holland, Bass Profondo of the Williams and Walker Company.
Subject
Singers, African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Bishop Bowen. Written on verso: Bowen, Bishop
Atlanta University Photographs
Bishop Bowen, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
A portrait of Bishop Bowen. Written on verso: Bowen, Bishop
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Everett C. Bacon. Written on verso: Bacon, C. Everett
Atlanta University Photographs
C. Everett Bacon, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Everett C. Bacon. Written on verso: Bacon, C. Everett
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs