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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Four men on stage at a Kappa Alpha Psi event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four Unidentified Men at a Kappa Alpha Psi Event, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
Four men on stage at a Kappa Alpha Psi event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A view of three women and a man on stage at a Kappa Alpha Psi event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Women and Man at a Kappa Alpha Psi Event, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
A view of three women and a man on stage at a Kappa Alpha Psi event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: CC Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociological Fraternity, 'Alpha of Georgia Chapter', standing, Left to right, 1. Dr. William Hale - Advisor, 2. Myrtha Williams - class of '51, 3. Moses Faison - class of '51, 4. Juanita Marshal, 5. Averett Burress, 6. Alma Bryant - class of '51, 7. William Stanley - class of '51, Seated - Left to Right, 1. Annie Barton - class of '51, 2. Ethel Watkins - class of '51, 3. Avis Carrer - class of '52, Eula Jones - class of '51.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of the Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociological Fraternity, Alpha of Georgia Chapter, Dr. Will
Date Created
1951
Description
Written on verso: CC Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociological Fraternity, 'Alpha of Georgia Chapter', standing, Left to right, 1. Dr. William Hale - Advisor, 2. Myrtha Williams - class of '51, 3. Moses Faison - class of '51, 4. Juanita Marshal, 5. Averett Burress, 6. Alma Bryant - class of '51, 7. William Stanley - class of '51, Seated - Left to Right, 1. Annie Barton - class of '51, 2. Ethel Watkins - class of '51, 3. Avis Carrer - class of '52, Eula Jones - class of '51.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society on a lawn in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, Kappa Theta Chapter, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group portrait of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society on a lawn in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men look at microscopes, papers, and a model of the human body in a laboratory. Written on verso: CC 1951, Beta Phi Zeta, (Biological Honor Society), L.H. Anderson (Pres.), Solomon Sears (Vice Pres.), Rufus Wilson (Secretary/Treasurer), Perry Mitchell (Parliamentarian), Homer Shipman (Chaplain).
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Beta Phi Zeta- Biological Honor Society in a Laboratory, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group of men look at microscopes, papers, and a model of the human body in a laboratory. Written on verso: CC 1951, Beta Phi Zeta, (Biological Honor Society), L.H. Anderson (Pres.), Solomon Sears (Vice Pres.), Rufus Wilson (Secretary/Treasurer), Perry Mitchell (Parliamentarian), Homer Shipman (Chaplain).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Members of the Lampados Club pose in chairs. Written on verso: Lampados Club 1951, Left to Right, 1. Ruben Dawkins - class of '51, 2. Walter Cook, 3. Rufus Tucker - class of '51, 4. Curtis Ash - class of '53, Charles Jackson - class of '52.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Lampados Club, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
Members of the Lampados Club pose in chairs. Written on verso: Lampados Club 1951, Left to Right, 1. Ruben Dawkins - class of '51, 2. Walter Cook, 3. Rufus Tucker - class of '51, 4. Curtis Ash - class of '53, Charles Jackson - class of '52.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait in front of a sign that reads, "Crossing the Burning Sand" at a Greek Letter Organization event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and Women at a Greek Letter Event, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait in front of a sign that reads, "Crossing the Burning Sand" at a Greek Letter Organization event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity in grass in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity in grass in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs