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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Thomas W. Cole, Jr., John Lewis and other men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr., John Lewis and Unidentified Men and Women on Stage at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1
Date Created
1991
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr., John Lewis and other men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and two other men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Two Unidentified Men on Stage at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and two other men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Herbert J. Miller and a woman, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Herbert J. Miller and Unidentified Woman at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Herbert J. Miller and a woman, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Herbert J. Miller and woman, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Herbert J. Miller and Unidentified Woman at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Herbert J. Miller and woman, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Women and men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Twelve Unidentified Faculty Members at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Women and men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Unidentified Men on Stage at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Three men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three young women standing at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Unidentified Woman on Stage at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Three young women standing at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Mrs. Brenda Cole conversing with other men and women in a living room at a commencement event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Mrs. Brenda Cole at a Commencement Event, circa 1990
Date Created
1987/1993
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Mrs. Brenda Cole conversing with other men and women in a living room at a commencement event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man, wearing a graduation gown, stands at the podium on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man on Stage at Commencement, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A man, wearing a graduation gown, stands at the podium on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young man receiving his diploma from another man wearing a military uniform, while Thomas W. Cole, Jr. watches, on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. with Two Unidentified Men on Stage at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A young man receiving his diploma from another man wearing a military uniform, while Thomas W. Cole, Jr. watches, on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Eleven women and one man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Twelve Unidentified Faculty Members at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Eleven women and one man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young man receiving his diploma from another man wearing a military uniform, while Thomas W. Cole, Jr. watches, on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. with Two Unidentified Men on Stage at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A young man receiving his diploma from another man wearing a military uniform, while Thomas W. Cole, Jr. watches, on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Twelve women and two men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Fourteen Unidentified Faculty Members at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Twelve women and two men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose under a banner "Clark Atlanta University" at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, walk through the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Procession of Graduates at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Young men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, walk through the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man, wearing a graduation cap and gown, standing at the podium on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Man on Stage at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A man, wearing a graduation cap and gown, standing at the podium on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
View of young men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, standing in rows in the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
View of young men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, standing in rows in the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man, wearing a graduation cap and gown, at the podium on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man on Stage at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A man, wearing a graduation cap and gown, at the podium on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
View of Thomas W. Cole and Congressman John Lewis with other men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
View of Thomas W. Cole and Congressman John Lewis with other men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, gathered before a group in a room at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates at Commencement at the Civic Center, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Young women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, gathered before a group in a room at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
View of Babacar Ndiaye and Thomas W. Cole, Jr. with another man in a room at a convocation event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Babacar Ndiaye, Thomas W. Cole, Jr., and an Unidentified Man at Convocation, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
View of Babacar Ndiaye and Thomas W. Cole, Jr. with another man in a room at a convocation event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs