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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  • Subjects = Commencement ceremonies
  • Decade = 1990-1999
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, play musical instruments and sing at inside a building in front of an audience at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Orchestral Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, play musical instruments and sing at inside a building in front of an audience at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing in front of an audience at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Choir Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing in front of an audience at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, play musical instruments and sing at inside a building in front of an audience at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Orchestral Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, play musical instruments and sing at inside a building in front of an audience at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Choir Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women sit in the audience clapping at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Audience at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women sit in the audience clapping at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing in front of an audience at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Choir Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing in front of an audience at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing in front of an audience at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Choir Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing suits with bow ties, sing in front of an audience at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing red and white marching band uniforms, play musical instruments while standing on bleachers outdoors at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
The Marching Band at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing red and white marching band uniforms, play musical instruments while standing on bleachers outdoors at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. stands at the podium on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. on Stage at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. stands at the podium on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. stands at the podium on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. on Stage at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Thomas W. Cole, Jr. stands at the podium on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Group Performs at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Men and women, wearing black shirts and pants, perform on stage at convocation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four young women stand together while looking at the convocation program.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four Unidentified Women at Convocation, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Four young women stand together while looking at the convocation program.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Man on Stage at Commencement, 1998
Date Created
1998
Description
A man, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A large group of men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose holding diplomas at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Golden Sons and Daughters at Commencement, 1998
Date Created
1998
Description
A large group of men and women, wearing graduation cap and gowns, pose holding diplomas at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs