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: CC Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociological Fraternity, 'Alpha of Georgia Chapter', standing, Left to right, 1. Dr. William Hale - Advisor, 2. Myrtha Williams - class of '51, 3. Moses Faison - class of '51, 4. Juanita Marshal, 5. Averett Burress, 6. Alma Bryant - class of '51, 7. William Stanley - class of '51, Seated - Left to Right, 1. Annie Barton - class of '51, 2. Ethel Watkins - class of '51, 3. Avis Carrer - class of '52, Eula Jones - class of '51.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of the Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociological Fraternity, Alpha of Georgia Chapter, Dr. Will
Date Created
1951
Description
Written on verso: CC Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociological Fraternity, 'Alpha of Georgia Chapter', standing, Left to right, 1. Dr. William Hale - Advisor, 2. Myrtha Williams - class of '51, 3. Moses Faison - class of '51, 4. Juanita Marshal, 5. Averett Burress, 6. Alma Bryant - class of '51, 7. William Stanley - class of '51, Seated - Left to Right, 1. Annie Barton - class of '51, 2. Ethel Watkins - class of '51, 3. Avis Carrer - class of '52, Eula Jones - class of '51.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society on a lawn in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, Kappa Theta Chapter, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group portrait of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society on a lawn in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men look at microscopes, papers, and a model of the human body in a laboratory. Written on verso: CC 1951, Beta Phi Zeta, (Biological Honor Society), L.H. Anderson (Pres.), Solomon Sears (Vice Pres.), Rufus Wilson (Secretary/Treasurer), Perry Mitchell (Parliamentarian), Homer Shipman (Chaplain).
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Beta Phi Zeta- Biological Honor Society in a Laboratory, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group of men look at microscopes, papers, and a model of the human body in a laboratory. Written on verso: CC 1951, Beta Phi Zeta, (Biological Honor Society), L.H. Anderson (Pres.), Solomon Sears (Vice Pres.), Rufus Wilson (Secretary/Treasurer), Perry Mitchell (Parliamentarian), Homer Shipman (Chaplain).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: CC Archronian Club 1951, Left to Right: Ruth Hastings, Delores Berry, Joyce Butler, Loretta Fletcher, Dorothy Davis, Panther 1951 p. 67.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Archronian Club, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
Written on verso: CC Archronian Club 1951, Left to Right: Ruth Hastings, Delores Berry, Joyce Butler, Loretta Fletcher, Dorothy Davis, Panther 1951 p. 67.
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 portrait of members of the Dukes in a livingroom.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Members of The Dukes, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group portrait of members of the Dukes in a livingroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Foreign Language Club seated at a table, wearing graduation gowns.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Foreign Language Club, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group portrait of the Foreign Language Club seated at a table, wearing graduation gowns.
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 the Ivy Leaf Club. Written on verso: CC Ivy Leaf Club 1951, Panther '51 p64, Top Row, Left to Right, 1. Pauline Postwell, 2. Jean Nelson, 3. Daisy Parks, 4. Gloria Thomas, 5. Juanita Fowler, Bottom Row, 1. Victoria James, 2. Beatrice Lee.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Ivy Leaf Club, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group portrait of the Ivy Leaf Club. Written on verso: CC Ivy Leaf Club 1951, Panther '51 p64, Top Row, Left to Right, 1. Pauline Postwell, 2. Jean Nelson, 3. Daisy Parks, 4. Gloria Thomas, 5. Juanita Fowler, Bottom Row, 1. Victoria James, 2. Beatrice Lee.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Members of the Lampados Club pose in chairs. Written on verso: Lampados Club 1951, Left to Right, 1. Ruben Dawkins - class of '51, 2. Walter Cook, 3. Rufus Tucker - class of '51, 4. Curtis Ash - class of '53, Charles Jackson - class of '52.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Lampados Club, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
Members of the Lampados Club pose in chairs. Written on verso: Lampados Club 1951, Left to Right, 1. Ruben Dawkins - class of '51, 2. Walter Cook, 3. Rufus Tucker - class of '51, 4. Curtis Ash - class of '53, Charles Jackson - class of '52.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of N.A.A.C.P members on the steps in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of N.A.A.C.P Members, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group portrait of N.A.A.C.P members on the steps in front of a building.
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 type on typewriters at a long table. Written on verso: CC 1951, Panther Newspaper Staff, R to L - Juanita Traylor - staff typist, Lillian Graves - staff typist, Andrea Thompson - staff typist.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Juanita Traylor, Lillian Graves, and Andrea Thompson, Panther Newspaper Staff in an Office, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
Three women type on typewriters at a long table. Written on verso: CC 1951, Panther Newspaper Staff, R to L - Juanita Traylor - staff typist, Lillian Graves - staff typist, Andrea Thompson - staff typist.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three women pose at a long table with typewriters and papers. Written on verso: CC 1951, Panther Newspaper Staff, R to L - Juanita Traylor - staff typist, Lillian Graves - staff typist, Andrea Thompson - staff typist.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Juanita Traylor, Lillian Graves, and Andrea Thompson, Panther Newspaper Staff in an Office, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
Three women pose at a long table with typewriters and papers. Written on verso: CC 1951, Panther Newspaper Staff, R to L - Juanita Traylor - staff typist, Lillian Graves - staff typist, Andrea Thompson - staff typist.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Social Science Club on the steps outside of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of the Social Science Club, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group portrait of the Social Science Club on the steps outside of a building.
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
A view of men and women sitting in a living room.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group of Men and Women in Living Room, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A view of men and women sitting in a living room.
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
A group portrait of Y.W.C.A. women on the steps outside of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of the Y.W.C.A. Women, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
A group portrait of Y.W.C.A. women on the steps outside of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: CC Faculty Group Picture, c. 1950's, Front Row: James P. Brawley, H.H. Hines, W.C. Cato, Rev., John W. Thomas, Rev., C.S. Stinson, Rev., [?] G. Newton, Rev., T. P. Grisson [?], Rev., A. A. McPheeters, Back Row: J.A. Baxter, Rev., M.J. Jones, Rev, Magyck, J.A. Greene, Rev., R.W. Sutton, Rev.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Group Portrait, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1959
Description
Written on verso: CC Faculty Group Picture, c. 1950's, Front Row: James P. Brawley, H.H. Hines, W.C. Cato, Rev., John W. Thomas, Rev., C.S. Stinson, Rev., [?] G. Newton, Rev., T. P. Grisson [?], Rev., A. A. McPheeters, Back Row: J.A. Baxter, Rev., M.J. Jones, Rev, Magyck, J.A. Greene, Rev., R.W. Sutton, Rev.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A faculty portrait on the steps of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of Faculty, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1959
Description
A faculty portrait on the steps of a building.
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 woman looks through files as two men are seated at desks in a office.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Business Office Staff, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1959
Description
A woman looks through files as two men are seated at desks in a office.
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 staff member takes a phone call at a desk.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Staff Member at a Desk, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1959
Description
A staff member takes a phone call at a desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait on the steps of Kresge Hall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Group Outside of Kresge Hall, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1959
Description
A group portrait on the steps of Kresge Hall.
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
Two men and a woman sit on a stage at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Woman and Two Men on Stage, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1959
Description
Two men and a woman sit on a stage 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