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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A woman stands at a podium at the Clark College Alumni Association Banquet.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman at the Clark College Alumni Association Banquet, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
A woman stands at a podium at the Clark College Alumni Association Banquet.
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 of men and women near a podium at the Clark College Alumni Association Banquet, including Vivian Henderson.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group of Unidentified Men and Women at the Clark College Alumni Association Banquet, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
A group of men and women near a podium at the Clark College Alumni Association Banquet, including Vivian Henderson.
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
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
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 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
Written on verso: CC University Board of Trustees Meeting April 19, 1974, Seated (Left to Right) Mr. Robert Bourne, Mrs. Grace Hamilton, Mrs. Lucy Grigsby, Mr. Jonathan Smith, Mr. Hughes Spalding, Mr. John D. Wheeler (chairman), Dr. Thomas D. Jarret (President), Mrs. Ernestine Comer (secretary), Judge Sidney Jones, Mr. E. L. Simon, Mr. Dwight Minton, Dr. Fred Renwick,Standing 9left to Right) Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John A. Griffin, Mr. John D. Spencer, Mr. Chauncey Waddell.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College University Board of Trustees Meeting, April 19, 1974
Date Created
1974-04-19
Description
Written on verso: CC University Board of Trustees Meeting April 19, 1974, Seated (Left to Right) Mr. Robert Bourne, Mrs. Grace Hamilton, Mrs. Lucy Grigsby, Mr. Jonathan Smith, Mr. Hughes Spalding, Mr. John D. Wheeler (chairman), Dr. Thomas D. Jarret (President), Mrs. Ernestine Comer (secretary), Judge Sidney Jones, Mr. E. L. Simon, Mr. Dwight Minton, Dr. Fred Renwick,Standing 9left to Right) Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John A. Griffin, Mr. John D. Spencer, Mr. Chauncey Waddell.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man, holding a stuffed bunny rabbit, stands next to a woman at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man Holding a Stuffed Animal Bunny at a Banquet, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
A man, holding a stuffed bunny rabbit, stands next to a woman at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three women, wearing matching dresses, perform for an audience at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group of Women Perform at a Banquet, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
Three women, wearing matching dresses, perform for an audience at an event.
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 woman looks into an envelope at a coffee table, while other people stand around her.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman at a Banquet, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
A woman looks into an envelope at a coffee table, while other people stand around her.
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 group portrait of the Clark College Marching Band on a football field
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of the Clark College Marching Band, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A group portrait of the Clark College Marching Band on a football field
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Clark College Marching Band perform.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Clark College Marching Band at An Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
The Clark College Marching Band perform.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait at a dining table.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Group at a Banquet, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A group portrait at a dining table.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four men pose at a football game.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men at a Football Game, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Four men pose at a football game.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men and four women at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group of Men and Women at an Event, circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Two men and four women at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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
A view of Anna Henderson and three men outdoors.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Anna Henderson and Three Unidentified Men at an Anna Henderson Scholarship Fund Event. circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A view of Anna Henderson and three men outdoors.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Anna Henderson poses with a check and three men next to a brick building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Anna Henderson and Three Unidentified Men at an Anna Henderson Scholarship Fund Event. circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Anna Henderson poses with a check and three men next to a brick building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Anna Henderson poses with a check and four men next to a brick building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Anna Henderson and Four Unidentified Men at an Anna Henderson Scholarship Fund Event. circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Anna Henderson poses with a check and four men next to a brick building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women sit in chairs in the audience at an assembly.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and Women at an Assembly, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Men and women sit in chairs 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
A man stands at a podium on stage at an assembly.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man at an Assembly, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A man stands at a podium on stage at an assembly.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs