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. and Xernona Clayton, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Xernona Clayton on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Xernona Clayton, 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 Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Xernona Clayton 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
Xernona Clayton with Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and an Unidentified Woman and Man on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Xernona Clayton 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, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. stands with Xernona Clayton at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Xernona Clayton on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. stands with Xernona Clayton at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Xernona Clayton, wearing graduation robe, stands at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Xernona Clayton on Stage at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Xernona Clayton, wearing graduation robe, stands at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse Jackson, wearing a graduation robe, stands at the podium with multiple microphones at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Jessie Jackson on Stage at Convocation, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
Jesse Jackson, wearing a graduation robe, stands at the podium with multiple microphones at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Jesse Jackson, wearing graduation robes, stand at the podium at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Jessie Jackson on Stage at Convocation, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. and Jesse Jackson, wearing graduation robes, stand at the podium at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell sits on stage at summer commencement ceremony. Written on verso: CAU Summer Commencement - incl. Colin Powell, Photo by Jim Alexander.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell at Summer Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Colin Powell sits on stage at summer commencement ceremony. Written on verso: CAU Summer Commencement - incl. Colin Powell, Photo by Jim Alexander.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell stands at a podium and speaks at the summer commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell at Summer Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Colin Powell stands at a podium and speaks at the summer commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell shakes hands with Thomas W. Cole, Jr., at the summer commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell and Thomas W. Cole, Jr. at Summer Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Colin Powell shakes hands with Thomas W. Cole, Jr., at the summer commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell holds a folder at the summer commencement. Written on verso: CAU Summer Commencement, Colin Powell (keynote speaker).
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell at Summer Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Colin Powell holds a folder at the summer commencement. Written on verso: CAU Summer Commencement, Colin Powell (keynote speaker).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell stands at a podium at the summer commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell at Summer Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Colin Powell stands at a podium at the summer commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell stands at a podium at the summer commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell at Summer Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Colin Powell stands at a podium at the summer commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell is on stage with other men at the summer commencement. Written on verso: CAU Summer Commencement - incl. Colin Powell, Photo by Jim Alexander.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Colin Powell and Thomas W. Cole, Jr. at Summer Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Colin Powell is on stage with other men at the summer commencement. Written on verso: CAU Summer Commencement - incl. Colin Powell, Photo by Jim Alexander.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and spekas at a commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse L. Jackson at Commencement, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and spekas at a commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and spekas at a commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Jesse L. Jackson at Commencement, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and spekas at a commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs