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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Dr. Thomas Cole shakes hands with another man at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and an Unidentified Man at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole shakes hands with another man at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and others stand on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole with Three Men and an Woman at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and others stand on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
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
Dr. Thomas Cole sits at a table with four other men on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and Four Unidentified Men at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole sits at a table with four other men on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and others stand on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole with Three Men and an Woman at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and others stand on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
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
Dr. Thomas Cole and another man sit at a table at a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and an Unidentified Man at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and another man sit at a table at a Child Survival Project event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and two other men pose with a check.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and Two Unidentified Men at a Check Presentation, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and two other men pose with a check.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and others pose with a check.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole with Four Men and a Woman at a Check Presentation, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and others pose with a check.
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
Dr. Thomas Cole and two other men pose with a check.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and Two Unidentified Men at a Check Presentation, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and two other men pose with a check.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr.Thomas Cole and two other men pose at a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and Two Unidentified Men at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr.Thomas Cole and two other men pose at a Child Survival Project event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake Jr. poses with three other men and a large glass award at an award presentation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake Jr. and Three Unidentified Men at an Award Presentation, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Elias Blake Jr. poses with three other men and a large glass award at an award presentation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man stands at a podium at an Alumni Banquet. Written on verso: Clark College Alumni Banquet ca. 1970, Left to right: 1. Scott, 2., 3. James Dean (at podium), 4. Dr. Eula Cohen, 5. Dr. Elias Blake, Jr.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College Alumni Banquet, Scott, James Dean at Podium, Dr. Eula Cohen, and Dr. Elias Blake, Jr., circa 197
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A man stands at a podium at an Alumni Banquet. Written on verso: Clark College Alumni Banquet ca. 1970, Left to right: 1. Scott, 2., 3. James Dean (at podium), 4. Dr. Eula Cohen, 5. Dr. Elias Blake, Jr.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley stands at the podium with a young man and woman at an assembly.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, With a Man and Woman at an Assembly, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
James P. Brawley stands at the podium with a young man and woman at an assembly.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and another man sit at a dining table at a banquet.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and an Unidentified Man at Alumni Banquet, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
James P. Brawley and another man sit at a dining table at a banquet.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women sit at dining tables at a Board of Trustees Luncheon.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson With Men and Women at the Board of Trustees Luncheon, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
Men and women sit at dining tables at a Board of Trustees Luncheon.
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
Two men unveil the two new plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and an Unidentified Man with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31
Date Created
1969-12-31
Description
Two men unveil the two new plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three men and a woman remove paper from two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and Men and a Woman with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31, 19
Date Created
1969-12-31
Description
Three men and a woman remove paper from two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men look at two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and an Unidentified Man with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31
Date Created
1969-12-31
Description
Two men look at two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group portrait of President Henderson, two women and three men, at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Vivian Henderson and Others at an Event, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1975
Description
Group portrait of President Henderson, two women and three men, at an event.
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
President Henderson and two other men pose at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group Portrait of President Vivian Henderson and Two Unidentified Men at an Event, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1975
Description
President Henderson and two other men pose at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Banquet (Alumni?) ca early 1970's, Left to right: 1. Dr. James P. Brawley, 2., 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 4., Mr. Alphonse Goggins, 5. Mr. Joe Lewis Tucker, 6. Mrs Vivian Wilson Henderson (Anna P.)
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. James P. Brawley, Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and Others at an Alumni Banquet, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Banquet (Alumni?) ca early 1970's, Left to right: 1. Dr. James P. Brawley, 2., 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 4., Mr. Alphonse Goggins, 5. Mr. Joe Lewis Tucker, 6. Mrs Vivian Wilson Henderson (Anna P.)
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