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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  • Decade = 1970-1979
  • Subjects = Events and programs
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: CC University Board of Trustees Meeting April 19, 1974, Seated (Left to Right) Mr. Robert Bourne, Mrs. Grace Hamilton, Mrs. Lucy Grigsby, Mr. Jonathan Smith, Mr. Hughes Spalding, Mr. John D. Wheeler (chairman), Dr. Thomas D. Jarret (President), Mrs. Ernestine Comer (secretary), Judge Sidney Jones, Mr. E. L. Simon, Mr. Dwight Minton, Dr. Fred Renwick,Standing 9left to Right) Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John A. Griffin, Mr. John D. Spencer, Mr. Chauncey Waddell.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Clark College University Board of Trustees Meeting, April 19, 1974
Date Created
1974-04-19
Description
Written on verso: CC University Board of Trustees Meeting April 19, 1974, Seated (Left to Right) Mr. Robert Bourne, Mrs. Grace Hamilton, Mrs. Lucy Grigsby, Mr. Jonathan Smith, Mr. Hughes Spalding, Mr. John D. Wheeler (chairman), Dr. Thomas D. Jarret (President), Mrs. Ernestine Comer (secretary), Judge Sidney Jones, Mr. E. L. Simon, Mr. Dwight Minton, Dr. Fred Renwick,Standing 9left to Right) Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John A. Griffin, Mr. John D. Spencer, Mr. Chauncey Waddell.
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
A man, holding a stuffed bunny rabbit, stands next to a woman at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man Holding a Stuffed Animal Bunny at a Banquet, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
A man, holding a stuffed bunny rabbit, stands next to a woman 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
Three women, wearing matching dresses, perform for an audience at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group of Women Perform at a Banquet, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
Three women, wearing matching dresses, perform for an audience at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman looks into an envelope at a coffee table, while other people stand around her.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman at a Banquet, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
A woman looks into an envelope at a coffee table, while other people stand around her.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: CC Unidentified Event, ca 1980s, (Left to Right) 1. Om P. Puri, 2. Donald Fletcher, 3. Lucille Tunstall, 4. Alfred Spriggs.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group Dinner, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
Written on verso: CC Unidentified Event, ca 1980s, (Left to Right) 1. Om P. Puri, 2. Donald Fletcher, 3. Lucille Tunstall, 4. Alfred Spriggs.
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 group of men and women sit in chairs at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and Women at an Unidentified Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
A group of men and women sit in chairs at an event.
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
Three men stand in a room at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Men at an Unidentified Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
Three men stand in a room at an event.
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 group of men and women interact at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group of Men and Women at an Unidentified Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
A group of men and women interact at an event.
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 man stands at a podium at an event
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Man at a Podium at an Unidentified Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
A man stands at a podium at an event
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men pose in front of bookcases at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Men at an Unidentified Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
Two men pose in front of bookcases at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three men interact in a room at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Men at an Unidentified Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
Three men interact in a room at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man cuts a cake at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Man Cuts a Cake, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
A man cuts a cake at an event.
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 man holds at a plaque at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Man With a Plaque at an Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
A man holds at a plaque at an event.
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 woman poses with a brochure in front of a brick half wall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Woman with a Brochure, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
A woman poses with a brochure in front of a brick half wall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man stands at a podium with papers in a classroom.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man at Podium, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1979
Description
A man stands at a podium with papers in a classroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alfred Spriggs and a group of science professors read papers in a class room. Written on verso: CC, ca. 1970s, L to R (1-5), 1., 2. Alfred Spriggs, 3., 4., 5., Professors of Varying Science Departments.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alfred Spriggs and Unidentified Science Professors, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Alfred Spriggs and a group of science professors read papers in a class room. Written on verso: CC, ca. 1970s, L to R (1-5), 1., 2. Alfred Spriggs, 3., 4., 5., Professors of Varying Science Departments.
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
Four men pose at a football game.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men at a Football Game, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Four men pose at a football game.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs