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.
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  • Subjects = African American men
  • Geographic Location = Georgia--Atlanta
  • Decade = 1950-1959
Dr. and Mrs. Brawley pose at the Brawley Hall Open House.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. and Mrs. Brawley at the Brawley Hall Open House, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
Dr. and Mrs. Brawley pose at the Brawley Hall Open House.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Honorary Degree Recipients - 1959?, Front - L-R Mrs Ruthella Rodehouser; Dr. Goodrich C. White, Back - L-R- Dr. Marquis L. Harris; Bishop J.W.E. Bower, II.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Ruthella Rodehouser, Dr. Goodrich C. White, Dr. Marquis L. Harris and Bishop J.W.E. Bower at an Honorary
Date Created
1959
Description
Written on verso: Honorary Degree Recipients - 1959?, Front - L-R Mrs Ruthella Rodehouser; Dr. Goodrich C. White, Back - L-R- Dr. Marquis L. Harris; Bishop J.W.E. Bower, II.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman and two men look at a booklet. Written on verso: Class Room Pictures, Mary Mina Moore, Rev. Roland E. Haynes, Bobby McClain, Photo by Tracy O'Neal.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Mary Mina Moore, Rev. Roland E. Haynes, and Bobby McClain, the MDM Group in Kansas in an Office, circa 1957
Date Created
1957/1959
Description
A woman and two men look at a booklet. Written on verso: Class Room Pictures, Mary Mina Moore, Rev. Roland E. Haynes, Bobby McClain, Photo by Tracy O'Neal.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of William Stanley, class of 1957.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of William Stanley, Class of 1957
Date Created
1957
Description
Portrait of William Stanley, class of 1957.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, College students, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman and two men sit on a low brick wall next to stairs.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Senior Class Officers, Class of 1956-1957
Date Created
1956/1957
Description
A young woman and two men sit on a low brick wall next to stairs.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman and two men sit on a bench outside of a brick building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Sophomore Class Officers, Class of 1956-1957
Date Created
1956/1957
Description
A young woman and two men sit on a bench outside of a brick building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of three women at a table in front of a large bookshelf.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Women in a Library, 1956
Date Created
1956
Description
A group portrait of three women at a table in front of a large bookshelf.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Clark College Marching Band perform at a football game.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Clark College Marching Band at a Football Game, circa 1957
Date Created
1955/1960
Description
The Clark College Marching Band perform at a football game.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Marching Band and the Majorettes play on a football field.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Marching Band on a Football Field, circa 1957
Date Created
1955/1959
Description
The Marching Band and the Majorettes play on a football field.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, holding a 1955 yearbook, poses with two graduates at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and Two Unidentified Graduates at Commencement, 1955
Date Created
1955
Description
James P. Brawley, holding a 1955 yearbook, poses with two graduates at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Brawley stands in front of two men and two women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, next to a window.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Brawley with Four Graduates at Commencement, 1955
Date Created
1955
Description
President Brawley stands in front of two men and two women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, next to a window.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Procession of Graduates at Commencement, circa 1957
Date Created
1954/1959
Description
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three graduates pose on the steps of a building, automobile cars in background, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Unidentified Graduates at Commencement, circa 1957
Date Created
1954/1959
Description
Three graduates pose on the steps of a building, automobile cars in background, at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Procession of Graduates at Commencement, circa 1957
Date Created
1954/1959
Description
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: At Dedication of Anna E. Hall Dormitory, Gammon Theoligical Semenary - 1954, March 4, 1954, Left to Right, Bishop Arthur Moore, Pres. Harry V. Richardson, Ms. Annie Hall, Bishop J.W.E. Bowen, Jr.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Bishop Arthur Moore, President Harry V. Richardson, Ms. Annie Hall, Bishop J.W.E. Bowen, Jr at the Annie E. Ha
Date Created
1954-03-04
Description
Written on verso: At Dedication of Anna E. Hall Dormitory, Gammon Theoligical Semenary - 1954, March 4, 1954, Left to Right, Bishop Arthur Moore, Pres. Harry V. Richardson, Ms. Annie Hall, Bishop J.W.E. Bowen, Jr.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates walk down the aisle wearing graduation caps and gowns at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduate Procession at Commencement, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
Graduates walk down the aisle wearing graduation caps and gowns at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Procession of Graduates at Commencement, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A two women lead the procession past a building at commencement
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Women Lead Procession at Commencement, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
A two women lead the procession past a building at commencement
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and a female graduate, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and Graduate at Commencement, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
James P. Brawley and a female graduate, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of faculty and students on the steps in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group of Faculty and Students, circa 1955
Date Created
1952/1958
Description
A group portrait of faculty and students on the steps in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs