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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Exterior of Quarles Hall, which housed the Atlanta School of Social Work. Merrill Hall is visible on the right.
Atlanta University Photographs
Quarles Hall, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
Exterior of Quarles Hall, which housed the Atlanta School of Social Work. Merrill Hall is visible on the right.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Interior of a stairwell in Quarles Hall, which housed the School of Social Work.
Atlanta University Photographs
Quarles Hall, Interior, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
Interior of a stairwell in Quarles Hall, which housed the School of Social Work.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
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
Standing portrait of Gulillaume Bello with hat in hand.
Atlanta University Photographs
Guillaume Bello, January 8, 1907
Date Created
1905/1915
Description
Standing portrait of Gulillaume Bello with hat in hand.
Subject
Presidents, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Georgia (Johnson) Douglas.
Atlanta University Photographs
Georgia Douglas, circa 1893
Date Created
1893
Description
Portrait of Georgia (Johnson) Douglas.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, American literature--African American authors, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of John Davis.
Atlanta University Photographs
John W. Davis, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Portrait of John Davis.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American men
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Mrs. Frederick Douglass.
Atlanta University Photographs
Helen Pitts Douglass, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Portrait of Mrs. Frederick Douglass.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Mrs. L. J. Coppin.
Atlanta University Photographs
L. J. Coppin, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of Mrs. L. J. Coppin.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American missionaries, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of M. Guion Harris, class of 1879.
Atlanta University Photographs
M. Guion Harris, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Portrait of M. Guion Harris, class of 1879.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, Portraits and people
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
Unidentified students and instructor in Forge Room of Knowles Hall, blacksmithing class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Blacksmithing Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Unidentified students and instructor in Forge Room of Knowles Hall, blacksmithing class.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Men's Chemistry Class, (left to right) John Murphy, Thomas Jefferson Bell, Silas Floyd, Floyd Grant Snelsm, Edgar(?), John Matthews, Larry Palmer, Hennery Hunt, Julius (Shles?) in Chemistry class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Men's Chemistry Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Men's Chemistry Class, (left to right) John Murphy, Thomas Jefferson Bell, Silas Floyd, Floyd Grant Snelsm, Edgar(?), John Matthews, Larry Palmer, Hennery Hunt, Julius (Shles?) in Chemistry class.
Subject
Sciences, African American students, African American men, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Students in chemistry class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Women's Chemistry Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Students in chemistry class.
Subject
African American students, African American women, African Americans--Education, Sciences
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Junior College boys in chemistry class.
Atlanta University Photographs
Chemistry Class, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Junior College boys in chemistry class.
Subject
Sciences, African American students, African American men, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Kindergarten class at Oglethorpe Practice School at Atlanta University.
Atlanta University Photographs
Kindergarten, Oglethorpe Practice School, circa 1890
Date Created
1885/1895
Description
Kindergarten class at Oglethorpe Practice School at Atlanta University.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American students, African American children, African American women
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: The portrait of Miss Frankie Adams by Jewel Woodard Simon which was presented to the Atlanta University School of Social Work by the National Alumni Association of the School of Social Work (l. to r.) Clarence Coleman, Class �47, Mrs. Simon, Class �31, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, and Dr. William S. Jackson, dean, Atlanta University School of Social Work.
Atlanta University Photographs
People View a Portrait of Frankie Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: The portrait of Miss Frankie Adams by Jewel Woodard Simon which was presented to the Atlanta University School of Social Work by the National Alumni Association of the School of Social Work (l. to r.) Clarence Coleman, Class �47, Mrs. Simon, Class �31, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, and Dr. William S. Jackson, dean, Atlanta University School of Social Work.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: Schools Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Jewel Simon, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Clement and Dean Jackson�Mrs. Simon painted the portrait of Miss Adams for the School of Social Work alumni.
Atlanta University Photographs
People View a Portrait of Frankie Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Frankie V. Adams and others pose with a painting of Mrs. Simon. Written on verso: Schools Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Jewel Simon, Miss Frankie Adams, Dr. Clement and Dean Jackson�Mrs. Simon painted the portrait of Miss Adams for the School of Social Work alumni.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Atlanta University Photographs
L. Alexander, circa 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
L. Alexander stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Richard Long. Written on verso: L. Alexander at [the] home of Dr. Richard Long (Spring, 1981 or �82). Portrait of Dr. Long in background. Mrs. Lillian Lewis on right. Taken by (and gifts of) Ms. Susan Ross.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education, African American authors
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
George A. Towns and others sit on steps. Written on verso: back row; G. A. Towns, M. W. Adams, E. H. Webster, Miss M. D. Hancock; Miss L. A. P[er]igree , Miss I. M. Swift
Atlanta University Photographs
Educators Sit on Steps, circa 1905
Date Created
1900/1910
Description
George A. Towns and others sit on steps. Written on verso: back row; G. A. Towns, M. W. Adams, E. H. Webster, Miss M. D. Hancock; Miss L. A. P[er]igree , Miss I. M. Swift
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Faculty and staff, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
Atlanta University Photographs
Frankie V. Adams, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Frankie V. Adams. Written on verso: Miss Frankie V. Adams; cg. 1965 when she was working with Economic Opportunity Atlanta.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, African American authors, Faculty and staff
Collection
Atlanta University Photographs