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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Man and two women interact with each other at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Man and Two Unidentified Women at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Man and two women interact with each other at commencement.
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
A group of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, sit at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience and Graduates at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A group of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, sit at commencement.
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
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. sit, with other men and women in arm chairs at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. sit, with other men and women in arm chairs at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Graduate on Stage at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A woman, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates sit in rows in the the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates in Audience at Commencement, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
Graduates sit in rows in the the audience at commencement.
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
Two men and two women stand in the front row of the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience Reading Booklets at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Two men and two women stand in the front row of the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A choir on stage and a man at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Choir, Men and Women on Stage at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A choir on stage and a man at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, sit in the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates in the Audience at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, sit in the audience at commencement.
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 sit in the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Men and women sit in the audience at commencement.
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 stand with paper programs in the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience Singing at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Men and women stand with paper programs in the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Singers
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women sit with paper programs in the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Men and women sit with paper programs in the audience at commencement.
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 sit in the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Men and women sit in the audience at commencement.
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 choir robes, perform on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Choir Performs at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Men and women wearing choir robes, perform on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Singers
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman wearing graduation cap and gown, and a man walking on a sidewalk on campus.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Graduate and Man at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A woman wearing graduation cap and gown, and a man walking on a sidewalk on campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man wearing graduation cap and gown poses with a woman at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Graduate and Woman at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A man wearing graduation cap and gown poses with a woman at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates sitting and standing in the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates in the Audience at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Graduates sitting and standing in the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman wearing a graduation cap and gown, converses with a man at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Graduate and Man at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A woman wearing a graduation cap and gown, converses with a man at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Man and Woman Talk With Vivian Henderson on stage at commencement
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Woman and Man Talk With Vivian Henderson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Man and Woman Talk With Vivian Henderson on stage at commencement
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman wearing a graduation cap and gown, and a man converse on the lawn at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman and Man at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A woman wearing a graduation cap and gown, and a man converse on the lawn at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women sit in the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience at Commencement, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Men and women sit in the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs