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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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 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
Rod Rodney speaks with Stan Washington.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Red Rodney and Stan Washington at an Unidentified Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Rod Rodney speaks with Stan Washington.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A portrait of Red Rodney in a recording studio
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Red Rodney in a Studio, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
A portrait of Red Rodney in a recording studio
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of Red Rodney and three other people.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Red Rodney and Three Other People at an Unidentified Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
A group portrait of Red Rodney and three other people.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Musicians
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole and two men stand at the podium with a small trophy at an awards ceremony.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas W. Cole and Two Unidentified Men at an Awards Ceremony, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Thomas W. Cole and two men stand at the podium with a small trophy at an awards ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas Cole stands at the podium at a Clark College banquet at the Onmi Hotel. Winifred Harris, Marey Marshall, and Maurice Pitts Page sit on either side.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas Cole, Winifred Harris, Marey Marshall, and Maurice Pitts Page at a Banquet, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Thomas Cole stands at the podium at a Clark College banquet at the Onmi Hotel. Winifred Harris, Marey Marshall, and Maurice Pitts Page sit on either side.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas Cole stands at the podium at a Clark College banquet at the Onmi Hotel. Winifred Harris, Marey Marshall, and Maurice Pitts Page sit on either side.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Thomas Cole, Winifred Harris, Marey Marshall, and Maurice Pitts Page at a Banquet, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Thomas Cole stands at the podium at a Clark College banquet at the Onmi Hotel. Winifred Harris, Marey Marshall, and Maurice Pitts Page sit on either side.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole shakes hands with another man at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and an Unidentified Man at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole shakes hands with another man at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and others stand on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole with Three Men and an Woman at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and others stand on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole sits at a table with four other men on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and Four Unidentified Men at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole sits at a table with four other men on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and others stand on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole with Three Men and an Woman at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and others stand on stage in front of a sign reading: Clark Atlanta University, a Child Survival Project event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and another man sit at a table at a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and an Unidentified Man at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and another man sit at a table at a Child Survival Project event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and two other men pose with a check.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and Two Unidentified Men at a Check Presentation, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and two other men pose with a check.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and others pose with a check.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole with Four Men and a Woman at a Check Presentation, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and others pose with a check.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and two other men pose with a check.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and Two Unidentified Men at a Check Presentation, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr. Thomas Cole and two other men pose with a check.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr.Thomas Cole and two other men pose at a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Thomas Cole and Two Unidentified Men at a Child Survival Project Event, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Dr.Thomas Cole and two other men pose at a Child Survival Project event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women, including Elias Blake Jr., hold banner "S.I.A.C. Women's Basketball Tournament Champions 1985 Div. III" on basketball court.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake Jr. and Others at the Women's Basketball Championship Tournament, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Men and women, including Elias Blake Jr., hold banner "S.I.A.C. Women's Basketball Tournament Champions 1985 Div. III" on basketball court.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Events and programs, Portraits and people, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake Jr. and another man stand with a microphone at the Women's Basketball Championship Tournament.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Elias Blake Jr. and an Unidentified Man at the Women's Basketball Championship Tournament, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Elias Blake Jr. and another man stand with a microphone at the Women's Basketball Championship Tournament.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Events and programs, Portraits and people, African American athletes
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman looks through papers at a desk.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman at a Desk, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
A woman looks through papers at a desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs