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, 1938
1938
A group portrait of James P. Brawley and Deans of Frisk University in front of a building.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Events and programs, Portraits and people, Presidents
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of James P. Brawley and Deans of Frisk University in front of a building.
Dr. W. J. King, Dr. M. J. Holmes, Bishop Charles W. Flint, and Dr. Louis T. Wright in front of a Building at C
1938
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.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
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.
Dr. W. J. King, Dr. M. J. Holmes, Bishop Charles W. Flint, Dr. Louis T. Wright, and Dr. M.S. Davage in front o
1938
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.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
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 University Salutatorian and Valedictorian, Marion M. Curry, and Alvenna Swanson, 1938
1938
Written on verso: Clark University Salutatorian, Marion M. Curry, Valedictorian, Alvenna Swanson, 1938, Old campus.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark University Salutatorian, Marion M. Curry, Valedictorian, Alvenna Swanson, 1938, Old campus.
A Group Portrait of Men, Women and Children, 1936
1936
Group portrait of men, women and children in front of a building.
African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group portrait of men, women and children in front of a building.
A Group Portrait of the Daily Vacation Bible School Leadership Group, 1936
1936
A group portrait of the Daily vacation Bible School Leadership Group on a lawn in front of a building.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
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.
An Unidentified Man and Choir at a Candlelight Service, 1936
1936
A man stands at a podium in front of a choir holding candles on a stage.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man stands at a podium in front of a choir holding candles on a stage.
Clark Faculty with Dr. Olsan, C.L. Harper, and Mrs. James P. Brawley, at Commencement, 1936
1936
Written on verso: Clark Faculty and Dr. Olsan, C.L. Harper, (Color Slide), Mrs. James P. Brawley, (Commencement 1936).
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Presidents
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
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).
A Group Portrait of Marie Easterling and Others, circa 1935
1932/1938
A group portrait of Marie Easterling and others, view of a building in the background.
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of Marie Easterling and others, view of a building in the background.
A Procession of Graduates at Commencement, circa 1935
1932/1938
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a line on campus.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a line on campus.
A Procession of Graduates at Commencement, circa 1935
1932/1938
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a line on campus.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, walk in a line on campus.
Faculty Procession at Commencement, circa 1935
1932/1938
Men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, in a line at commencement at the old campus.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, in a line at commencement at the old campus.
Portrait of an Unidentified Man, circa 1935
1931/1938
Portrait of a man.
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of a man.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Sigma Chapter, 1931
1931
A group portrait of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman on a Bench, circa 1930
1927/1934
A woman poses on a bench.
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman poses on a bench.
A Group of Women Seated Outside "Playing Truant", circa 1930
1927/1934
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.
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
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.
An Unidentified Men, Women, and Children View Poster Display at Christian Education Week, circa 1931
1927/1934
Men, women, and children examine the "Christian Education at Clark" poster display.
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Education--Religion, Children
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men, women, and children examine the "Christian Education at Clark" poster display.
Poster Display at Christian Education Week, circa 1931
1927/1934
A view of tables with posters and photographs under sign "Christian Education at Clark".
African American universities and colleges, Events and Programs, Education--Religion
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A view of tables with posters and photographs under sign "Christian Education at Clark".
Print of Illustration by A.E. Martin, circa 1930
1927/1933
Print of illustration of university gateway and castle building "Entrance to Culture for Service."
African American universities and colleges
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Print of illustration of university gateway and castle building "Entrance to Culture for Service."