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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Five men play musical instruments, including drums, saxophone, piano, an upright bass, and a trombone, in a dining room.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Band Playing at Commencement Event, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Five men play musical instruments, including drums, saxophone, piano, an upright bass, and a trombone, in a dining room.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Interior decoration, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis on Stage at Commencement, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage, for the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis and Graduates at Commencement, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage, for the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage, for the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis and Graduates at Commencement, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage, for the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet with a band of four men, playing saxophone, piano, upright bass, and a trombone, in a dining room, while men and women sit at dining tables.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis and a Band Playing at Commencement Event, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet with a band of four men, playing saxophone, piano, upright bass, and a trombone, in a dining room, while men and women sit at dining tables.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Interior decoration, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet with a man playing the piano, in a dining room.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis and a Band Playing at Commencement Event, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet with a man playing the piano, in a dining room.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Interior decoration, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage, for the audience at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A View of Wynton Marsalis and Graduates at Commencement, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage, for the audience at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet with a man playing the piano, in a dining room while men and women sit at dining tables.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis and a Band Playing at Commencement Event, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet with a man playing the piano, in a dining room while men and women sit at dining tables.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Interior decoration, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wynton Marsalis on Stage at Commencement, circa 2002
Date Created
1999/2005
Description
Wynton Marsalis plays his trumpet on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Music
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three young men play musical instruments, bass guitar, drums, and keyboard, in a classroom.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Unidentified Men in Music Department, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
Three young men play musical instruments, bass guitar, drums, and keyboard, in a classroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Music
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
View of a display case "...aturing Life & Works of Wayman A Carver, Class 1929" with photographs, posters and other memorabilia.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Music, Wayman A. Carver Exhibition, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
View of a display case "...aturing Life & Works of Wayman A Carver, Class 1929" with photographs, posters and other memorabilia.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, African Americans--Music
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Five men, wearing suits with bow ties, pose around a grand piano with a microphone "CBS" in a room.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Music Group, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
Five men, wearing suits with bow ties, pose around a grand piano with a microphone "CBS" in a room.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, African Americans--Music
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs