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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Miss Leedell Morehead, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hooper view artwork at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss Leedell Morehead, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hooper View Artwork, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Miss Leedell Morehead, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hooper view artwork at the opening of the 18th 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
Miss M. Miles, Mr. Adair admire a horse sculpture at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss M. Miles, Mr. Adair View Artwork, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Miss M. Miles, Mr. Adair admire a horse sculpture at the opening of the 18th 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. Yvonne P. Hunt stands with her painting at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Yvonne P. Hunt With Her Painting, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mrs. Yvonne P. Hunt stands with her painting at the opening of the 18th 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. Jenelsie W. Holloway smiles at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Jenelsie W. Holloway, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mrs. Jenelsie W. Holloway smiles at the 18th 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
Miss June Hector and James Watkins view artwork at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Miss June Hector and James Watkins View Artwork, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Miss June Hector and James Watkins view artwork at the 18th 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
Robert Jones holds an award alongside Mrs. M. Burroughs at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Robert Jones and Mrs. M. Burroughs, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Robert Jones holds an award alongside Mrs. M. Burroughs at the 18th 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
Mr. and Mrs. Zenas Sears and friends talk at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. and Mrs. Zenas Sears and Friends, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Zenas Sears and friends talk at the opening of the 18th 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
Mr. and Mrs. Driskell and their children view his prize winning oil, "Young Pines Growing" at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. David C. Driskell and Family With His Painting, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Driskell and their children view his prize winning oil, "Young Pines Growing" at the 18th 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
Mr. and Mrs. Driskell and their children view his prize winning oil, "Young Pines Growing" at the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. David C. Driskell and Family With His Painting, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mr. and Mrs. Driskell and their children view his prize winning oil, "Young Pines Growing" at the 18th 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
A stone sculpture of a head in African mask style by W. J. Anderson.
Atlanta University Photographs
Sculpture by W. J. Anderson, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
A stone sculpture of a head in African mask style by W. J. Anderson.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Adair, Miss Marianne Miles, Dr. Brookes and a friend view artwork at the opening of the 18th annual art exhibition.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Adair, Miss Marianne Miles, Dr. Brookes and Friend View Artwork, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mr. Adair, Miss Marianne Miles, Dr. Brookes and a friend view artwork at the opening of the 18th 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
Artists wait in line to register at the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Artist Registration, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Artists wait in line to register at the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A group of men and women talk at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A man and woman talk at the punchbowl at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Reception for Trustees, March, 28, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-28
Description
A man and woman talk at the punchbowl at the reception for trustees supporting the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Robert Jones receives an award for his artwork from Dr. Clement.
Atlanta University Photographs
Robert Jones and Dr. Clement, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Robert Jones receives an award for his artwork from Dr. Clement.
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 annual art exhibit.
Atlanta University Photographs
Woman Admiring Artwork, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
An unidentified woman admires artwork at the annual art exhibit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Arthur Rose stands with his oil painting titled "The Three Madrys at the Tomb".
Atlanta University Photographs
Arthur Rose With His Painting, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Arthur Rose stands with his oil painting titled "The Three Madrys at the Tomb".
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Bernard Goss speaks on stage at the Negro Artists in America panel discussion at Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Bernard Goss Speaks at the Negro Artists in America Panel Discussion, Dean Sage Hall, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Mr. Bernard Goss speaks on stage at the Negro Artists in America panel discussion at Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Gregory Ridley speaks on stage at the Negro Artists in America panel discussion at Dean Sage Hall.
Atlanta University Photographs
Gregory Ridley speaks at the Negro Artists in America Panel Discussion, Dean Sage Hall, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Gregory Ridley speaks on stage at the Negro Artists in America panel discussion at Dean Sage Hall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American arts, African American artists, Art, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs