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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Written on verso: Clark College Commencement - (Honorary Degree) ca. June, 1965, 1., 2. Dr. James P. Brawley, 3. Dr. Edward Brantley, 4., 5.Dr. Wiley S. Bolden.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. James P. Brawley, Dr. Edward Brantley, and Dr. Wiley S. Bolden on Stage at the Clark College Commencement,
Date Created
1965-06
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement - (Honorary Degree) ca. June, 1965, 1., 2. Dr. James P. Brawley, 3. Dr. Edward Brantley, 4., 5.Dr. Wiley S. Bolden.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement, Worship Service for parents + seniors, Left to right (on stage), 1. Dr. James P. Brawley, 2., ca. 1965.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Worship Service for Parents and Seniors, With Dr. James P. Brawley and an Unidentified Woman on Stage, June 19
Date Created
1965-06
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement, Worship Service for parents + seniors, Left to right (on stage), 1. Dr. James P. Brawley, 2., ca. 1965.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement - Honorary Degrees, Left to right: 1. Dr. Wiley S. Bolden, 2. Dr. James P. Brawley, 3., 4., ca June, 1965.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Wiley S. Bolden, Dr. James P. Brawley, and an Unidentified Man at the Clark College Commencement, June 196
Date Created
1965-06
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement - Honorary Degrees, Left to right: 1. Dr. Wiley S. Bolden, 2. Dr. James P. Brawley, 3., 4., ca June, 1965.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement 1965, Presented Honorary Doctrate Degree, Left to right: 1. Dr. James P. Brawley, 2. Dr. Joseph J. Dennis, 3. Dr. James Herbert Touchstone.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. James P. Brawley, Dr. Joseph J. Dennis, and Dr. James Herbert Touchstone at Commencement, 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement 1965, Presented Honorary Doctrate Degree, Left to right: 1. Dr. James P. Brawley, 2. Dr. Joseph J. Dennis, 3. Dr. James Herbert Touchstone.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Clark College commencement ca 1965, Left to right: 1. Dr. Edward Brantley, 2., 3. Dr. James P. Brawley, 4., 5., 6. Dr. James Herbert Touchstone.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Edward Brantley, Dr. James P. Brawley, and Dr. James Herbert Touchstone at Commencement, 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
Written on verso: Clark College commencement ca 1965, Left to right: 1. Dr. Edward Brantley, 2., 3. Dr. James P. Brawley, 4., 5., 6. Dr. James Herbert Touchstone.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three men and three women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley with Faculty and students at Commencement, 1964
Date Created
1964
Description
Three men and three women, wearing graduation caps and gowns, at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Honorary Degree Recipients - 1959?, Front - L-R Mrs Ruthella Rodehouser; Dr. Goodrich C. White, Back - L-R- Dr. Marquis L. Harris; Bishop J.W.E. Bower, II.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Mrs. Ruthella Rodehouser, Dr. Goodrich C. White, Dr. Marquis L. Harris and Bishop J.W.E. Bower at an Honorary
Date Created
1959
Description
Written on verso: Honorary Degree Recipients - 1959?, Front - L-R Mrs Ruthella Rodehouser; Dr. Goodrich C. White, Back - L-R- Dr. Marquis L. Harris; Bishop J.W.E. Bower, II.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, holding a 1955 yearbook, poses with two graduates at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and Two Unidentified Graduates at Commencement, 1955
Date Created
1955
Description
James P. Brawley, holding a 1955 yearbook, poses with two graduates at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Procession of Graduates at Commencement, circa 1957
Date Created
1954/1959
Description
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three graduates pose on the steps of a building, automobile cars in background, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three Unidentified Graduates at Commencement, circa 1957
Date Created
1954/1959
Description
Three graduates pose on the steps of a building, automobile cars in background, at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Procession of Graduates at Commencement, circa 1957
Date Created
1954/1959
Description
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Procession of Graduates at Commencement, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
Graduates walk past buildings on campus in the procession at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A two women lead the procession past a building at commencement
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two Unidentified Women Lead Procession at Commencement, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
A two women lead the procession past a building at commencement
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and a female graduate, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and Graduate at Commencement, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
James P. Brawley and a female graduate, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Faculty and staff, Commencement ceremonies, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs