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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Two female staff members speak with each other at a desk.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Women in an Office, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
Two female staff members speak with each other at a desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman takes a phone call behind a desk.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Staff Member at a Desk, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
A woman takes a phone call behind a desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: 12/20/77, Dr. Malcom B. Polk, assoc. prof. of chem., Dr. G. Scott Owen, Asst. Prof. of Chem, Mr. Ernie Singleton, Dow Company.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Chemistry Professors, Dr. Malcom B. Polk, Dr. G. Scott Owen, and Mr. Ernie Singleton, December 20, 1977
Date Created
1977-12
Description
Written on verso: 12/20/77, Dr. Malcom B. Polk, assoc. prof. of chem., Dr. G. Scott Owen, Asst. Prof. of Chem, Mr. Ernie Singleton, Dow Company.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three men and two women sit around a table covered with papers in a classroom.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
June Legge, Paul McGrit, George Grund, Ricardo Martinex and Lurelia Freeman of the Foreign Language Department
Date Created
1974
Description
Three men and two women sit around a table covered with papers in a classroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: CC 1974, L to R (1st Row) Edith McGee, Carolyn Adams, Martha Miles, Lillie Willingham, Madeline Phillips, L to R (2nd Row) Abraham Puckette, Walter Allen
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group Portrait of the Dining Staff, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Written on verso: CC 1974, L to R (1st Row) Edith McGee, Carolyn Adams, Martha Miles, Lillie Willingham, Madeline Phillips, L to R (2nd Row) Abraham Puckette, Walter Allen
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A dining hall staff member works behind the counter where a man sits with his food and money.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Dining Hall Staff Takes a Mans Payment, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
A dining hall staff member works behind the counter where a man sits with his food and money.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman stands next to a large poster showing parts of human anatomy, in a classroom, a table with science equipment sits off to the side.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman at Home Economics Class Demonstration, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A young woman stands next to a large poster showing parts of human anatomy, in a classroom, a table with science equipment sits off to the side.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African American--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three women sit at a long table with books and signs "Home Ec." in a library.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Unidentified Women at Home Economics Class Registration, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
Three women sit at a long table with books and signs "Home Ec." in a library.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African American--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman stands at a table, next to a sink, while four other women look on from chairs, a poster hangs on the wall in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Five Unidentified Women in Home Economics Class, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A woman stands at a table, next to a sink, while four other women look on from chairs, a poster hangs on the wall in the background.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African American--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three women and a man sit at a dining table looking at papers, in a dining room with a china cabinet in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Students in Home Economics Class, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
Three women and a man sit at a dining table looking at papers, in a dining room with a china cabinet in the background.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A woman sits at a table, while five other women look on from chairs, a poster hangs on the wall in the background in a home economics classroom.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Six Unidentified Women in Home Economics Class, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A woman sits at a table, while five other women look on from chairs, a poster hangs on the wall in the background in a home economics classroom.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African American--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Six women and a man congregate in a room.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Students in Home Economics Class, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
Six women and a man congregate in a room.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman stands next to a display board with poster "How to Select Meat, Locations of Cuts," in a room with a counter filled with boxed food items.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman at Home Economics Class Demonstration, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A young woman stands next to a display board with poster "How to Select Meat, Locations of Cuts," in a room with a counter filled with boxed food items.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African American--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A young woman stands next to a display board with poster "How to Select Meat, Locations of Cuts," in a room with a counter filled with boxed food items.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
An Unidentified Woman at Home Economics Class Demonstration, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A young woman stands next to a display board with poster "How to Select Meat, Locations of Cuts," in a room with a counter filled with boxed food items.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African American--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: The Alumni Staff who is responsible for mailing you your Mento L to R Barbara Woods, Benda Dennard, Student Assistants, Ellen Magby, Secretary to Alumni Director.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Women in an Office, March 1968
Date Created
1968-03
Description
Written on verso: The Alumni Staff who is responsible for mailing you your Mento L to R Barbara Woods, Benda Dennard, Student Assistants, Ellen Magby, Secretary to Alumni Director.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young boys and girls sit on the floor with tea cups and saucers in a room with mirror and buffet cabinet in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Kindergarten Students with Home Economics Class, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Young boys and girls sit on the floor with tea cups and saucers in a room with mirror and buffet cabinet in the background.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young boys and girls sit on the floor with tea cups and saucers, a dining table and curtained window-wall can be seen in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Kindergarten Students with Home Economics Class, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Young boys and girls sit on the floor with tea cups and saucers, a dining table and curtained window-wall can be seen in the background.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young boys and girls sit on the floor with tea cups and saucers.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Kindergarten Students with Home Economics Class, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Young boys and girls sit on the floor with tea cups and saucers.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Nine women pose sitting on and standing behind a long bench.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group Portrait of Nine Unidentified Women of Home Economics Class, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Nine women pose sitting on and standing behind a long bench.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Young boys and girls sit on the floor with tea cups and saucers, while women sit at a dining table in the background.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Kindergarten Students with Home Economics Class, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Young boys and girls sit on the floor with tea cups and saucers, while women sit at a dining table in the background.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Faculty and staff
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs