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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  • Decade = 1980-1989
A man stands at a podium at an Alumni event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man at a Podium at an Alumni Banquet, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1989
Description
A man stands at a podium at an Alumni event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, C. Eric Lincoln and other men and women, wearing graduation robes, sit in chairs on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, C. Eric Lincoln and Other Unidentified Men and Women at Commencement, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1987
Description
James P. Brawley, C. Eric Lincoln and other men and women, wearing graduation robes, sit in chairs on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A view of men and women, wearing graduation robes, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Men and Women at Commencement, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1987
Description
A view of men and women, wearing graduation robes, at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of Honor students on a stage.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Honor Students, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A group portrait of Honor students on a stage.
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
A group portrait of Honor students on a stage.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Honor Students, 1981
Date Created
1980
Description
A group portrait of Honor students on a stage.
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
Students wearing graduation cap and gowns are seen moving the their tassels.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1979/1983
Description
Students wearing graduation cap and gowns are seen moving the their tassels.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of four instructors.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four Unidentified Instructors, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
A group portrait of four instructors.
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
Two women seated at a table with books in front of them at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Women at a Table, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
Two women seated at a table with books in front of them at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man and a woman reading a book at a table in front of bookshelves at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Man and a Woman at a Table, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
A man and a woman reading a book at a table in front of bookshelves at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman writing at a table at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman Writing, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
A woman writing at a table at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two female staff members speak with each other at a desk.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Women in an Office, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
Two female staff members speak with each other at a desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman takes a phone call behind a desk.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Staff Member at a Desk, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
A woman takes a phone call behind a desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gather in a garden.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Members of The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
Members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gather in a garden.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of majorettes sit on a brick half wall outside a building with members of the marching band.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group of Majorettes sit with Members of the Marching Band, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
A group of majorettes sit on a brick half wall outside a building with members of the marching band.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man and woman pose in front of folding chairs and musical instruments outside of a brick building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Unidentified Man and Woman at Music Campus Concert, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
A man and woman pose in front of folding chairs and musical instruments outside of a brick building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three women pose with a sign "Clark College, 116 years, Reflections and Visions"
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Unidentified Women with Sign at a Clark College Anniversary Event, 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Three women pose with a sign "Clark College, 116 years, Reflections and Visions"
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man and woman stand in the audience at an assembly.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man and Woman in the Audience at an Assembly, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A man and woman stand in the audience at an assembly.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Man and two women interact with each other at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Man and Two Unidentified Women at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Man and two women interact with each other at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, sit at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience and Graduates at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A group of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, sit at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. sit, with other men and women in arm chairs at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. sit, with other men and women in arm chairs at commencement.
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