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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Graduates pose for a large group portrait in front of a brick building at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Large Group Portrait of Graduates at Commencement, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Graduates pose for a large group portrait in front of a brick building at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Buildings
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A graduate poses with her two other women, holding a sign "Congratulations Graduate!" outside at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Graduate with Two Women at Commencement, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
A graduate poses with her two other women, holding a sign "Congratulations Graduate!" outside at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Buildings
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman reporter speaks in the middle of a large crowd of people outside of a building on campus.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man with a Reporter on Campus at Commencement, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A woman reporter speaks in the middle of a large crowd of people outside of a building on campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Buildings
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A large crowd of people stand in a circle outside, including graduates wearing graduation caps and gowns.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Crowd of People on Campus at Commencement, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A large crowd of people stand in a circle outside, including graduates wearing graduation caps and gowns.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Buildings
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A large crowd of people gathered outside, including graduates wearing graduation caps and gowns.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Crowd of People on Campus at Commencement, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A large crowd of people gathered outside, including graduates wearing graduation caps and gowns.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Buildings
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A large crowd of people gathered outside, including graduates wearing graduation caps and gowns.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Crowd of People on Campus at Commencement, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A large crowd of people gathered outside, including graduates wearing graduation caps and gowns.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Buildings
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman receives her diploma and shakes hands with Thomas W. Cole, Jr. at a commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. on Commencement Stage, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A woman receives her diploma and shakes hands with Thomas W. Cole, Jr. at a commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people, College students, Buildings
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior view of the Fox Theatre marquee reading "Clark Atlanta University 1989 Commencement."
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Fox Theatre, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Exterior view of the Fox Theatre marquee reading "Clark Atlanta University 1989 Commencement."
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, Buildings, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women wearing graduation cap and gowns gather outside a building and read a commencement program.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates at Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Men and women wearing graduation cap and gowns gather outside a building and read a commencement program.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people, College students, Buildings
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women stand at the entrance of the Fox Theatre; view of the marquee "Clark Atlanta University 1989 Commencement, Stars of the Bolshoi June 2."
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Commencement at Fox Theatre, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Men and women stand at the entrance of the Fox Theatre; view of the marquee "Clark Atlanta University 1989 Commencement, Stars of the Bolshoi June 2."
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies, Buildings, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior view of McPheeters-Dennis Hall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
McPheeters-Dennis Hall
Date Created
1969
Description
Exterior view of McPheeters-Dennis Hall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior view of McPheeters-Dennis Hall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
McPheeters-Dennis Hall
Date Created
1969
Description
Exterior view of McPheeters-Dennis Hall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Exterior view of McPheeters-Dennis Hall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
McPheeters-Dennis Hall
Date Created
1969
Description
Exterior view of McPheeters-Dennis Hall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs