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., Hank Aaron, Xernona Clayton and another man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr., Hank Aaron, Xernona Clayton, and an Unidentified Man on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr., Hank Aaron, Xernona Clayton and another man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African American athletes, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. stands with Hank Aaron at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Hank Aaron on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. stands with Hank Aaron at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Hank Aaron holds up an award, with Thomas W. Cole, Jr., at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Hank Aaron on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Hank Aaron holds up an award, with Thomas W. Cole, Jr., at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Hank Aaron receives an award at the podium at commencement from a woman and another man as Thomas W. Cole, Jr. looks on.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Hank Aaron with Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and an Unidentified Woman and Man on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Hank Aaron receives an award at the podium at commencement from a woman and another man as Thomas W. Cole, Jr. looks on.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Hank Aaron, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Hank Aaron on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Hank Aaron, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Hank Aaron receives an award at the podium at commencement from a woman and another man as Thomas W. Cole, Jr. looks on.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Hank Aaron with Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and an Unidentified Woman and Man on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Hank Aaron receives an award at the podium at commencement from a woman and another man as Thomas W. Cole, Jr. looks on.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Basketball players jump for the basketball on the court in an arena with bleachers full of people.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Players at a Basketball Game, circa 1994
Date Created
1990/1998
Description
Basketball players jump for the basketball on the court in an arena with bleachers full of people.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American athletes, Events and programs, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, including Elias Blake Jr., hold banner "S.I.A.C. Women's Basketball Tournament Champions 1985 Div. III" on basketball court.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake Jr. and Others at the Women's Basketball Championship Tournament, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Men and women, including Elias Blake Jr., hold banner "S.I.A.C. Women's Basketball Tournament Champions 1985 Div. III" on basketball court.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Events and programs, Portraits and people, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake Jr. and another man stand with a microphone at the Women's Basketball Championship Tournament.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake Jr. and an Unidentified Man at the Women's Basketball Championship Tournament, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Elias Blake Jr. and another man stand with a microphone at the Women's Basketball Championship Tournament.
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
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
The marching band on the field at a football game.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Marching Band at a Football Game, 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
The marching band on the field at a football game.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American athletes, African American women, Events and programs, Portraits and people, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men stand with a basketball on stage at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Men at an Athletics event, 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
Two men stand with a basketball on stage 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
The marching band performs on the bleachers at a football game.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Football Crowd and The Marching Band in Bleachers, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
The marching band performs on the bleachers at a football game.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Music--Performance, African American women, African American men, Events and programs, Portraits and people, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group portrait of Clark University's women's basketball team.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Clark University Women's Champion Basketball Team, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
Group portrait of Clark University's women's basketball team.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three people sit in front of a stage behind sign "Do not stand on or place feet on marble benches."
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three unidentified people at the Clark College v. Tuskegee Football Game, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
Three people sit in front of a stage behind sign "Do not stand on or place feet on marble benches."
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Players on the field of a football game.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Players at the Clark College vs. Tuskegee Football Game, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
Players on the field of a football game.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American athletes, Events and programs, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men stand on the bleachers.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Men at the Clark College v. Tuskegee Football Game, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
Two men stand on the bleachers.
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
Group portrait of Clark University's first football team.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Clark University's First Football Team, 1901
Date Created
1901
Description
Group portrait of Clark University's first football team.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American athletes, Portraits and people, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs