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:
  • Subjects = Children
  • Institution = Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Women's Resource Center, Little Mr. and Miss Clark Atlanta University, Car in the Homecoming Parade, 1990 1990 A young boy waves from the back window of a black car with sign "Women's Resource Center, Little Mr. and Miss Clark Atlanta University, Jasmine N. Mosley, Jonathan Wise Plummer, 1993-1994" in the homecoming parade. African American universities and colleges, Children, Portraits and people, Events and programs Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
CAU Harper Head start School Bus in the Homecoming Parade, 1990 1990 A young girl waves from a window of a school bus with sign "CAU Harper Head start, Sounds of Motown" in the homecoming parade. African American universities and colleges, Children, Portraits and people, Events and programs Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and the Henderson Children at the Clark College Christian Family Party, 1966 1966 A group of young children play at a piano at a Clark College Christian Family Party. Written on verso: Clark College Christmas Family Party, The Henderson Children, Left to right: 1. Kimberly (baby), 2. David, 3. Dwight, 4. Wyonella, Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson (back to camera), ca 1966. African American universities and colleges, Children, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Education--Religion, Presidents Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Children of Dr. And Mrs. Alfred S. Spriggs at the Clark College Christian Family Party, 1966 1966 Written on verso: Clark College Christmas Family Party, Children of Dr. And Mrs. Alfred S. Spriggs: 1., 2., 3., ca. 1966. African American universities and colleges, Children, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Education--Religion Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Willie C. Bolden and Mrs. Alfred S. Spriggs at the Clark College Christian Family Party, 1966 1966 A group of women and children socialize at the an event. Written on verso: Clark College Christmas Family Party, Ca. 1966, Left to right (seated), 1. Mrs. Willie C. Bolden, 2. Mrs Alfred S. Spriggs, (Alfred, on her lap). African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Education--Religion, Children Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Men, Women, and Children View Poster Display at Christian Education Week, circa 1931 1927/1934 Men, women, and children examine the "Christian Education at Clark" poster display. African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Education--Religion, Children Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs