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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Vernon Jordan and Thomas Cole stand at the podium, while Carl Ware claps his hands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Carl Ware, Vernon Jordan, and Thomas Cole on Stage at Commencement, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Vernon Jordan and Thomas Cole stand at the podium, while Carl Ware claps his hands on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men wearing graduation gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Men on Stage at Commencement, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1989
Description
Two men wearing graduation gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A view of men, wearing graduation gowns and caps, standing on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Faculty Members on Stage at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A view of men, wearing graduation gowns and caps, standing on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Man and two women interact with each other at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Man and Two Unidentified Women at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Man and two women interact with each other at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Elias Blake Jr. shakes hands with another man, wearing graduation caps and gowns, on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Elias Blake Jr. and Two Unidentified Men on Stage at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
President Elias Blake Jr. shakes hands with another man, wearing graduation caps and gowns, on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, sit at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Audience and Graduates at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A group of men and women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, sit at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Elias Blake Jr. and another man, wearing graduation gowns, pose in front of a brick building "Health and Physical Education" at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Elias Blake Jr. and an Unidentified Man at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
President Elias Blake Jr. and another man, wearing graduation gowns, pose in front of a brick building "Health and Physical Education" at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. sit, with other men and women in arm chairs at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Elias Blake Jr. sit, with other men and women in arm chairs at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Elias Blake Jr. shakes hands with another man, wearing graduation caps and gowns, on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Elias Blake Jr. and an Unidentified Man on Stage at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
President Elias Blake Jr. shakes hands with another man, wearing graduation caps and gowns, on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Elias Blake Jr. stands at the podium, while two other men look on, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Elias Blake Jr. and Two Unidentified Men on Stage at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
President Elias Blake Jr. stands at the podium, while two other men look on, at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Graduate on Stage at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A woman, wearing a graduation cap and gown, stands at the podium on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wyche Fowler and Willie Brown converse with each other at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Wyche Fowler and Willie Brown at Commencement, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Wyche Fowler and Willie Brown converse with each other at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 4. Dr. Major Jones.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Alfred Turk, Rev. Andrew Young, Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and Dr. Major Jones at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 4. Dr. Major Jones.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, Speaker, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, President.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Alfred Turk, Rev. Andrew Young, and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, Speaker, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, President.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and an Unidentified Woman on Stage at the Clark College Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American woman, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and an Unidentified Graduate on Stage at the Clark College Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American woman, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, Speaker, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, President.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Rev. Andrew Young and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Alfred Turk, 2. Rev. Andrew Young, Speaker, 3. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, President.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson- President, 2. Rev. Andrew Young- Rec. an Honorary Doctorate Degree, 3. Dr. Charles Knight- Vice. President.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Alfred Turk, Rev. Andrew Young, and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson- President, 2. Rev. Andrew Young- Rec. an Honorary Doctorate Degree, 3. Dr. Charles Knight- Vice. President.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Rev. Epps, 2. Rev. Andrew Young(at the podium).
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Andrew Young on Stage at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Rev. Epps, 2. Rev. Andrew Young(at the podium).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Rev. Henderson, 2. Andrew Young, 3. Dr. Averett A. Burruss, 4. Dr. Vivian Henderson, 5. Dean Curtis Gillespie, 6. Dr. Edward Simon, 7. Dr. Clarence Coleman, 8. Dr. Charles Knight.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Andrew Young and Others on Stage at Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Rev. Henderson, 2. Andrew Young, 3. Dr. Averett A. Burruss, 4. Dr. Vivian Henderson, 5. Dean Curtis Gillespie, 6. Dr. Edward Simon, 7. Dr. Clarence Coleman, 8. Dr. Charles Knight.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs