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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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
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
Atlanta University Track Team.
Atlanta University Photographs
Athletics Team, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
Atlanta University Track Team.
Subject
African American college students, African American athletes, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students wearing caps and gowns walk in a procession. Written on recto: Baccalaureate Sunday, Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College.
Atlanta University Photographs
Baccalaureate Sunday, circa 1937
Date Created
1932/1942
Description
Students wearing caps and gowns walk in a procession. Written on recto: Baccalaureate Sunday, Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American students
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
Exterior of the newly completed Bumstead Hall at Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Bumstead Hall, circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
Exterior of the newly completed Bumstead Hall at Atlanta University.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Campus life
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
A portrait of Dean Sage. Written on verso: Mr. Dean Sage - Trustee
Atlanta University Photographs
Dean Sage, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
A portrait of Dean Sage. Written on verso: Mr. Dean Sage - Trustee
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Dr. Jesse M. Bader. Written on recto: Dr. Jesse M. Bader
Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Jess M. Bader, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
A portrait of Dr. Jesse M. Bader. Written on recto: Dr. Jesse M. Bader
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Men stand next to a cart of lumber during the construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Men stand next to a cart of lumber during the construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A man stands next to lumber during the building of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
A man stands next to lumber during the building of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1932
Date Created
1927/1937
Description
Construction of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Administration Building, Atlanta University
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
View of the entrance to campus with Harkness Hall in the background. Written on verso: Administration Building Showing Entrance to Campus [1934]
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1934
Date Created
1929/1939
Description
View of the entrance to campus with Harkness Hall in the background. Written on verso: Administration Building Showing Entrance to Campus [1934]
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Atlanta University Photographs
Harkness Hall, circa 1938
Date Created
1933/1943
Description
Exterior of Harkness Hall. Written on verso: Construction of Atlanta University's Administration Building
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs