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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Written on verso: Clark College Commencement, Worship Service for parents + seniors, Left to right (on stage), 1. Dr. James P. Brawley, 2., ca. 1965.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Worship Service for Parents and Seniors, With Dr. James P. Brawley and an Unidentified Woman on Stage, June 19
Date Created
1965-06
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement, Worship Service for parents + seniors, Left to right (on stage), 1. Dr. James P. Brawley, 2., ca. 1965.
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
Written on verso: Clark College commencement ca 1965, Left to right: 1. Dr. Edward Brantley, 2., 3. Dr. James P. Brawley, 4., 5., 6. Dr. James Herbert Touchstone.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Edward Brantley, Dr. James P. Brawley, and Dr. James Herbert Touchstone at Commencement, 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
Written on verso: Clark College commencement ca 1965, Left to right: 1. Dr. Edward Brantley, 2., 3. Dr. James P. Brawley, 4., 5., 6. Dr. James Herbert Touchstone.
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
Men and women converse with each other at a Duke University Men's Chorus Concert.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Men and Women at the Duke University Men's Chorus Concert, April 1964
Date Created
1964-04
Description
Men and women converse with each other at a Duke University Men's Chorus Concert.
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
Men and women converse with each other at a Duke University Men's Chorus Concert.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Men and Women at the Duke University Men's Chorus Concert, April 1964
Date Created
1964-04
Description
Men and women converse with each other at a Duke University Men's Chorus Concert.
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
Three men and three women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley with Faculty and students at Commencement, 1964
Date Created
1964
Description
Three men and three women, 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, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A crowd of men and women walk into a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and Women Gather Outside of a Building at a Baccalaureate Event, circa 1965
Date Created
1963/1968
Description
A crowd of men and women walk into a building.
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
A crowd of men and women walk out of a building on the street and sidewalk.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and Women Gather Outside of a Building at a Baccalaureate Event, circa 1965
Date Created
1963/1968
Description
A crowd of men and women walk out of a building on the street and sidewalk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A crowd of men and women walk into a building from the street and sidewalk.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and Women Gather Outside of a Building at a Baccalaureate Event, circa 1965
Date Created
1963/1968
Description
A crowd of men and women walk into a building from the street and sidewalk.
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
A procession of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk into a building with carved sign "Clark College," at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Procession of Graduates Enter a Building at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
A procession of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk into a building with carved sign "Clark College," 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 procession of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk into a building with carved sign "Clark College," at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Procession of Graduates at Entrance of Building at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
A procession of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk into a building with carved sign "Clark College," 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
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a procession past a brick building at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Procession of Graduates at Entrance of Building at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a procession past a brick building 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
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a procession in front of a building at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Procession of Graduates at Entrance of Building at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a procession in front of a building 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
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a procession past a building at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Procession of Graduates at Entrance of Building at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a procession past a building 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
James P. Brawley and another man lead the academic procession past a brick building at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley Leads the Academic Procession at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley and another man lead the academic procession past a brick building 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
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Graduate Shakes Hands With James P. Brawley on stage at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage 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
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Graduate Shakes Hands With James P. Brawley on stage at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage 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
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Graduate Shakes Hands With James P. Brawley on stage at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage 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
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Graduate Shakes Hands With James P. Brawley on stage at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage 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
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Graduate Shakes Hands With James P. Brawley on stage at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage 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
James P. Brawley poses with a woman and two men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and Three Unidentified Graduates at Commencement, circa 1960
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley poses with a woman and two men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, 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