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.

Mayor Shirley Franklin stands at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Mayor Shirley Franklin stands at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. poses with a group of men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, on stairs under a banner "Clark Atlanta University."
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing on steps of a building under a banner "Clark Atlanta University."
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole poses on the steps of building in front of a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Brenda Hill Cole stands and claps in the front row of the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole stands a woman and another man at the podium at commencement.
A man receives a graduation hood from a woman on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas W. Cole stands at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Brenda Hill Cole sits with a young man and two other women in the front row of the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole poses with another man on the steps of building in front of a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole poses with another man on the steps of building in front of a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing on steps of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man, wearing graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium at commencement in front of a banner "Clark Atlanta University."
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing on steps of a building under a banner "Clark Atlanta University."
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing on steps of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Walter Boradnax poses with another man and a woman holding a large check "Imiren Pharmaceuticals, Inc., September 2002, Pay to Clark Atlanta University $15,000," on football field.
Two men, wearing athletic jackets and baseball caps, hold microphones on stage, a disc jockey and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Walter Boradnax poses with two other men, wearing matching red jackets and white gloves, on football field.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Walter Boradnax poses with another man and a woman holding a large check "Wachovia Banking, September 28, 2002, Pay to CAU Dept. of Athletics, $5,000," on football field.
Dr. Walter Boradnax poses with students in the stands of the stadium.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Walter Boradnax poses with two other men and a woman holding a large check "Atlanta Neurological & Spine Institute, LLC, November 2, 2002, Pay to Clark Atlanta University $10,000," on football field.
Walter D. Broadnax and Mrs. Broadnax sit in a yellow convertible car with sign "Grand Marshall" on the street in front of the campus gate.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman, wearing a red shirt and hat, sits on the back of a silver car decorated with balloons, stars, football decal and sign "CAU Staff Assembly Homecoming '02" on street with parade audience in background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Walter Broadnax sits in a folding chair surrounded by men and women.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Walter Boradnax poses with man holding a microphone, audience seated in stadium seats in background. Written on verso: CAU c. 2002, Homecoming w/ Broadnax, Walter (Dr.) + Reporter.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Seven women, wearing ball gown dresses, tiaras and sashes, sit on a red and white parade float with banner "Miss CAU & Court" on street.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Walter Broadnax sits in a folding chair surrounded by men and women.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman, wearing a beanie hat "Clark Atlanta", smiles surrounded by other men and women.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two young women, wearing long-sleeve red shirts, stand cheering in the audience audience surrounded by other men and women.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman, wearing a beanie hat "Clark Atlanta", holds a disposable camera, surrounded by other men and women.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman, wearing a woven hat, claps in the audience surrounded by other men and women.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four young women, wearing matching red sweat shirts, pose with nine men in a hallway.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four men, wearing black shirts and pants, hold a microphones on stage, a disc jockey and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A women, wearing a long-sleeve floor-length white and gold dress with matching head wrap, stands on stage.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A women, wearing a long-sleeve floor-length white and gold dress with matching head wrap, stands on stage with a man and another woman.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young men and women stand in the bleachers in the football stadium.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three young women, wearing matching red sweat shirts, pose with three men in a hallway in front of an open door.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young men and women, some wearing sashes, stand in the bleachers.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three men, wearing black shirts and pants, hold a microphones on stage while two women dance, a disc jockey and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men, wearing sports jerseys and baseball caps, hold microphones on stage, a disc jockey and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man, wearing athletic jacket and baseball cap, hold a microphone on stage, a disc jockey and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young men and women stand in the bleachers in the football stadium.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A women, wearing a long-sleeve floor-length white and gold dress with matching head wrap, stands on stage.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four men hold a microphones on stage, a disc jockey and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three men, wearing black shirts and pants, hold a microphones on stage while two women dance, a disc jockey and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men hold a microphones on stage, a disc jockey and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men hold a microphones on stage, a disc jockey, a grey dog mascot and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men hold a microphones on stage, a disc jockey, a grey dog mascot and other men stand in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs