Clark Atlanta University was established in 1988 as a result of the consolidation of two independent historically black institutions - Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869). The bulk of this collection contains photographs of Clark College before its consolidation with Atlanta University. The photographs show student life including classes, athletics, clubs, sororities and fraternities, and graduation. Also included in this collection are notable people such as Vivian Henderson, Carl Ware, Vernon Jordan, C. Eric Lincoln, Thomas Cole, Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young, and James P. Brawley.

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.
Apr 23, 2020

Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs

Clark Atlanta University was established in 1988 as a result of the consolidation of two independent historically black institutions - Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869). The bulk of this collection contains photographs of Clark College before its consolidation with Atlanta University. The photographs show student life including classes, athletics, clubs, sororities and fraternities, and graduation. Also included in this collection are notable people such as Vivian Henderson, Carl Ware, Vernon Jordan, C. Eric Lincoln, Thomas Cole, Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young, and James P. Brawley.

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.

For:
  • Institution = Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
  • Decade = 1960-1969
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Three Unidentified Men with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31, 1969 1969-12-31 Three men look at two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall. African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Unidentified Men with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31, 1969 1969-12-31 Three men look at two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall. African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and an Unidentified Man with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31 1969-12-31 Two men unveil the two new plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall. African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and Men and a Woman with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31, 19 1969-12-31 Three men and a woman remove paper from two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall. African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969-12-31 Two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall. African American universities and colleges, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and an Unidentified Man with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31 1969-12-31 Two men look at two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall. African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience and Graduates at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 Graduates and other men and women in the audience at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men on Stage at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 Two men, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Professor and Graduate Shake Hands at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 A man and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Choir at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 A group of men and women, wearing choir robes, stand on stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Graduate on Stage at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 A man, wearing a graduation cap and gown, walks across the stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduate on Stage at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 A man and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 View from the back of the audience on a lawn at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 Graduates and other men and women in the audience at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Stage at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 Men and women, wearing graduation gowns, sit on stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men on Stage at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 Two men, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men on Stage at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 Two men, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Professor and Graduate Shake Hands at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 A man and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Speaker at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 A man, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium at commencement. African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience at Commencement, May 1969 1969-05 View from the back of the audience on a lawn at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs