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 group portrait of James P. Brawley and Deans of Frisk University in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of James P. Brawley and Deans of Frisk University, 1938
Date Created
1938
Description
A group portrait of James P. Brawley and Deans of Frisk University in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Events and programs, Portraits and people, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: 1938, Dr. Louis T. Wright (4th from left on front row), receives Honorary Doctor of Science degree from his Alma Mater, Clark University, 1937.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. W. J. King, Dr. M. J. Holmes, Bishop Charles W. Flint, and Dr. Louis T. Wright in front of a Building at C
Date Created
1938
Description
Written on verso: 1938, Dr. Louis T. Wright (4th from left on front row), receives Honorary Doctor of Science degree from his Alma Mater, Clark University, 1937.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark University Commencement, Color Slide, 1938, L;R - Dr. W.J. King, Dr. M.J. Holmes, Bishop Charles W. Flint, Dr. Louis T. Wright, Dr. M.S. Davage.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. W. J. King, Dr. M. J. Holmes, Bishop Charles W. Flint, Dr. Louis T. Wright, and Dr. M.S. Davage in front o
Date Created
1938
Description
Written on verso: Clark University Commencement, Color Slide, 1938, L;R - Dr. W.J. King, Dr. M.J. Holmes, Bishop Charles W. Flint, Dr. Louis T. Wright, Dr. M.S. Davage.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark University Salutatorian, Marion M. Curry, Valedictorian, Alvenna Swanson, 1938, Old campus.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark University Salutatorian and Valedictorian, Marion M. Curry, and Alvenna Swanson, 1938
Date Created
1938
Description
Written on verso: Clark University Salutatorian, Marion M. Curry, Valedictorian, Alvenna Swanson, 1938, Old campus.
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
Group portrait of men, women and children in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of Men, Women and Children, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
Group portrait of men, women and children in front of a building.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Daily vacation Bible School Leadership Group on a lawn in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of the Daily Vacation Bible School Leadership Group, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
A group portrait of the Daily vacation Bible School Leadership Group on a lawn in front 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 man stands at a podium in front of a choir holding candles on a stage.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man and Choir at a Candlelight Service, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
A man stands at a podium in front of a choir holding candles on a stage.
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
Written on verso: Clark Faculty and Dr. Olsan, C.L. Harper, (Color Slide), Mrs. James P. Brawley, (Commencement 1936).
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark Faculty with Dr. Olsan, C.L. Harper, and Mrs. James P. Brawley, at Commencement, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
Written on verso: Clark Faculty and Dr. Olsan, C.L. Harper, (Color Slide), Mrs. James P. Brawley, (Commencement 1936).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of Marie Easterling and others, view of a building in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of Marie Easterling and Others, circa 1935
Date Created
1932/1938
Description
A group portrait of Marie Easterling and others, view of a building in the background.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a line on campus.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Procession of Graduates at Commencement, circa 1935
Date Created
1932/1938
Description
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a line on campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a line on campus.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Procession of Graduates at Commencement, circa 1935
Date Created
1932/1938
Description
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a line on campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, in a line at commencement at the old campus.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Procession at Commencement, circa 1935
Date Created
1932/1938
Description
Men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, in a line at commencement at the old campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of a man.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of an Unidentified Man, circa 1935
Date Created
1931/1938
Description
Portrait of a man.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Sigma Chapter, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
A group portrait of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
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 woman poses on a bench.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman on a Bench, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1934
Description
A woman poses on a bench.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of women sit in front of a building. Written on recto: Playing Truant 1. Willie Taylor, 2. Clara Brown, 3. Bessie White, 4. Susie Reid, 5. Endor Shepherd, 6. Eula Austin.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group of Women Seated Outside "Playing Truant", circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1934
Description
A group of women sit in front of a building. Written on recto: Playing Truant 1. Willie Taylor, 2. Clara Brown, 3. Bessie White, 4. Susie Reid, 5. Endor Shepherd, 6. Eula Austin.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men, women, and children examine the "Christian Education at Clark" poster display.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Men, Women, and Children View Poster Display at Christian Education Week, circa 1931
Date Created
1927/1934
Description
Men, women, and children examine the "Christian Education at Clark" poster display.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Education--Religion, Children
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A view of tables with posters and photographs under sign "Christian Education at Clark".
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Poster Display at Christian Education Week, circa 1931
Date Created
1927/1934
Description
A view of tables with posters and photographs under sign "Christian Education at Clark".
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Events and Programs, Education--Religion
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Print of illustration of university gateway and castle building "Entrance to Culture for Service."
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Print of Illustration by A.E. Martin, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Print of illustration of university gateway and castle building "Entrance to Culture for Service."
Subject
African American universities and colleges
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs