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 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
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
A man and woman wearing graduation caps and gowns embrace at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Graduates at Commencement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A man and woman wearing graduation caps and gowns embrace at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Students wearing graduation cap and gowns are seen moving the their tassels.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1979/1983
Description
Students wearing graduation cap and gowns are seen moving the their tassels.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Commencement ceremonies, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman poses in front of a wall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
A young woman poses in front of a wall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman poses on the steps of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
A young woman poses on the steps of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of William Stanley, class of 1957.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of William Stanley, Class of 1957
Date Created
1957
Description
Portrait of William Stanley, class of 1957.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, College students, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of a young man.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of an Unidentified Young Man, circa 1950
Date Created
1948/1953
Description
Portrait of a young man.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of a woman. Written on verso: unidentified woman, c. 1900's, Schoolmate of Neil + Helen Scroggins Bridges, Clark College.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman, circa 1900
Date Created
1897/1903
Description
Portrait of a woman. Written on verso: unidentified woman, c. 1900's, Schoolmate of Neil + Helen Scroggins Bridges, Clark College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs