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: Clark College - Alumni ca. 1979, Alumni Banquet Atlanta, Left to right: 1. 2. Mr. Edward Simon 3., 4. 5. Mrs. Juanita Eber 6. Mr. [?]raggins, 7. 8. Dr. Elias Blake Jr.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Mr. Edward Simon, Mrs. Juanita Eber, and Dr. Elias Blake Jr. at Alumni Banquet, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Written on verso: Clark College - Alumni ca. 1979, Alumni Banquet Atlanta, Left to right: 1. 2. Mr. Edward Simon 3., 4. 5. Mrs. Juanita Eber 6. Mr. [?]raggins, 7. 8. Dr. Elias Blake Jr.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College - Alumni ca. 1979, Alumni Banquet Atlanta, Left to right: 1. 2. Edward Simon 3., 4. Dr. Moses Norman 5. Mrs. Juanita Eber 6. 7. 8. Dr. Elias Blake Jr.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Edward Simon, Dr. Moses Norman, Mrs. Juanita Eber, Dr. Elias Blake Jr. at Alumni Banquet, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Written on verso: Clark College - Alumni ca. 1979, Alumni Banquet Atlanta, Left to right: 1. 2. Edward Simon 3., 4. Dr. Moses Norman 5. Mrs. Juanita Eber 6. 7. 8. Dr. Elias Blake Jr.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College - Alumni ca. 1979, Alumni Banquet Atlanta, Left to right: 1. 2. Edward Simon 3., 4. Rosemary ? (standing) 5. Mrs. Juanita Eber 6. 7. 8. Dr. Elias Blake Jr.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Edward Simon, Rosemary, Mrs. Juanita Eber, and Dr. Elias Blake Jr. at Alumni Banquet, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Written on verso: Clark College - Alumni ca. 1979, Alumni Banquet Atlanta, Left to right: 1. 2. Edward Simon 3., 4. Rosemary ? (standing) 5. Mrs. Juanita Eber 6. 7. 8. Dr. Elias Blake Jr.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College - Alumni ca. 1979, Alumni Banquet Atlanta, Left to right: 1. 2. Edward Simon 3., 4. 5. Mrs. Juanita Eber 6. 7. 8. Dr. Elias Blake Jr.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Edward Simon, Mrs. Juanita Eber, and Dr. Elias Blake Jr. at Alumni Banquet, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Written on verso: Clark College - Alumni ca. 1979, Alumni Banquet Atlanta, Left to right: 1. 2. Edward Simon 3., 4. 5. Mrs. Juanita Eber 6. 7. 8. Dr. Elias Blake Jr.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: 12/20/77, Dr. Malcom B. Polk, assoc. prof. of chem., Dr. G. Scott Owen, Asst. Prof. of Chem, Mr. Ernie Singleton, Dow Company.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Chemistry Professors, Dr. Malcom B. Polk, Dr. G. Scott Owen, and Mr. Ernie Singleton, December 20, 1977
Date Created
1977-12
Description
Written on verso: 12/20/77, Dr. Malcom B. Polk, assoc. prof. of chem., Dr. G. Scott Owen, Asst. Prof. of Chem, Mr. Ernie Singleton, Dow Company.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
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
The Board of Trustees load luggage onto a bus. Written on verso: CC Clark College - Board of Trustees, Left to right: 1. Jessie McClardy, Head Football Coach, 2., 3. Dean (academics) Melvin Webb, 4. Shirley ?, 5. Dr Alfred S. Springgs, 6 ? Student representative, 7. Mr Edward Simon (white hair) Chair of Board, ca. 1979.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Board of Trustees Loading a Bus, circa 1979
Date Created
1976/1984
Description
The Board of Trustees load luggage onto a bus. Written on verso: CC Clark College - Board of Trustees, Left to right: 1. Jessie McClardy, Head Football Coach, 2., 3. Dean (academics) Melvin Webb, 4. Shirley ?, 5. Dr Alfred S. Springgs, 6 ? Student representative, 7. Mr Edward Simon (white hair) Chair of Board, ca. 1979.
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
The Board of Trustees load luggage onto a bus. Written on verso: CC Clark College - Board of Trustees, Left to right: 1. Dr. Elias Blake, Jr., 2., ca 1979.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Board of Trustees Loading a Bus, circa 1979
Date Created
1976/1984
Description
The Board of Trustees load luggage onto a bus. Written on verso: CC Clark College - Board of Trustees, Left to right: 1. Dr. Elias Blake, Jr., 2., ca 1979.
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
Coach Thompson, Coach McClendon, and Coach Epps pose at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alumni Coach Thompson, Coach McClendon, and Coach Epps, circa 1979
Date Created
1976/1983
Description
Coach Thompson, Coach McClendon, and Coach Epps pose at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Events and programs, Portraits and people, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 4. Dr. Major Jones.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Alfred Turk, Rev. Andrew Young, Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and Dr. Major Jones at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 4. Dr. Major Jones.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, Speaker, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, President.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Alfred Turk, Rev. Andrew Young, and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, Speaker, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, President.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and an Unidentified Woman on Stage at the Clark College Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American woman, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and an Unidentified Graduate on Stage at the Clark College Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American woman, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, Speaker, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, President.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Rev. Andrew Young and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, Speaker, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, President.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson- President, 2. Rev. Andrew Young- Rec. an Honorary Doctorate Degree, 3. Dr. Charles Knight- Vice. President.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Alfred Turk, Rev. Andrew Young, and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson- President, 2. Rev. Andrew Young- Rec. an Honorary Doctorate Degree, 3. Dr. Charles Knight- Vice. President.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Rev. Epps, 2. Rev. Andrew Young(at the podium).
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Andrew Young on Stage at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Rev. Epps, 2. Rev. Andrew Young(at the podium).
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 College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Rev. Henderson, 2. Andrew Young, 3. Dr. Averett A. Burruss, 4. Dr. Vivian Henderson, 5. Dean Curtis Gillespie, 6. Dr. Edward Simon, 7. Dr. Clarence Coleman, 8. Dr. Charles Knight.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Andrew Young and Others on Stage at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Rev. Henderson, 2. Andrew Young, 3. Dr. Averett A. Burruss, 4. Dr. Vivian Henderson, 5. Dean Curtis Gillespie, 6. Dr. Edward Simon, 7. Dr. Clarence Coleman, 8. Dr. Charles Knight.
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 College ca. 1970, Left to right: 1. Mrs. Edward Simon (Jewel), 2., 3., Mrs. Vivian wilson Henderson (Anne P.).
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Jewel Simon, Mrs. Anne P. Henderson, and Unidentified Woman at the Clark College Commencement, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
Written on verso: Clark College ca. 1970, Left to right: 1. Mrs. Edward Simon (Jewel), 2., 3., Mrs. Vivian wilson Henderson (Anne P.).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American woman, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Andrew Young sits next to another man stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Andrew Young and an Unidentified Man at Commencement, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
Andrew Young sits next to another man stage at commencement.
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