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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A group of young men sing and dance for a crowd in front of a building at a homecoming activity.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Dance Group Perform at a Homecoming Activity, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
A group of young men sing and dance for a crowd in front of a building at a homecoming activity.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds, Theatre and dance
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Aerial view of a crowd gathered on the lawn between buildings on campus.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Aerial View of a Political Concert, Homecoming Activity, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
Aerial view of a crowd gathered on the lawn between buildings on campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of young men dance in front of a building at a homecoming activity.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Dance Group Perform at a Homecoming Activity, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
A group of young men dance in front of a building at a homecoming activity.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds, Theatre and dance
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of young men sing and dance for a crowd in front of a building at a homecoming activity.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Dance Group Perform at a Homecoming Activity, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
A group of young men sing and dance for a crowd in front of a building at a homecoming activity.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds, Theatre and dance
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man stands at the podium in front of a crowd at a homecoming activity.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man on Stage at a Homecoming Activity, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
A man stands at the podium in front of a crowd at a homecoming activity.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men perform for a crowd on the steps of a building at a homecoming concert.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Men Perform at a Homecoming Concert, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
Two men perform for a crowd on the steps of a building at a homecoming concert.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men perform for a crowd on the steps of a building at a homecoming concert.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Men Perform at a Homecoming Concert, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
Two men perform for a crowd on the steps of a building at a homecoming concert.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men perform for a crowd on the steps of a building at a homecoming concert.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Men Perform at a Homecoming Concert, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
Two men perform for a crowd on the steps of a building at a homecoming concert.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men perform for a crowd on the steps of a building at a homecoming concert.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Men Perform at a Homecoming Concert, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
Two men perform for a crowd on the steps of a building at a homecoming concert.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A view of a young woman, wearing graduation cap and gown, holding a diploma on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Graduate on Stage at Commencement, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
A view of a young woman, wearing graduation cap and gown, holding a diploma on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Buildings and grounds, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
View of men and women sitting on chairs on the lawn in front of Clement Hall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Audience in Front of Clement Hall at Commencement, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
View of men and women sitting on chairs on the lawn in front of Clement Hall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Buildings and grounds, Portraits and people
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
Two men stand in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Men, circa 1950
Date Created
1948/1953
Description
Two men stand in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group portrait of men, women and children in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Group Portrait of Men, Women and Children, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
Group portrait of men, women and children in front of a building.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man and woman pose in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man and Woman on Campus, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
A man and woman pose in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group portrait of Junior High School class.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Junior High School Class, 1921
Date Created
1921
Description
Group portrait of Junior High School class.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds, African American teenagers
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group portrait of algebra class.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Algebra Class, 1921
Date Created
1921
Description
Group portrait of algebra class.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American teenagers, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group portrait of geometry class.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Geometry Class, 1921
Date Created
1921
Description
Group portrait of geometry class.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American teenagers, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs