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 = Presidents
  • Decade = 1960-1969
Two men unveil the two new plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and an Unidentified Man with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31
Date Created
1969-12-31
Description
Two men unveil the two new plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
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
Three men and a woman remove paper from two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and Men and a Woman with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31, 19
Date Created
1969-12-31
Description
Three men and a woman remove paper from two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Two men look at two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson and an Unidentified Man with Plaques at the Alumni Association Gift Presentation, December 31
Date Created
1969-12-31
Description
Two men look at two plaques "Centennial Honor Roll on Donors & Workers...In Appreciation by Clark College Alumni Association, December 31, 1969, Atlanta GA." on a brick wall.
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
A group of young children play at a piano at a Clark College Christian Family Party. Written on verso: Clark College Christmas Family Party, The Henderson Children, Left to right: 1. Kimberly (baby), 2. David, 3. Dwight, 4. Wyonella, Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson (back to camera), ca 1966.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and the Henderson Children at the Clark College Christian Family Party, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
A group of young children play at a piano at a Clark College Christian Family Party. Written on verso: Clark College Christmas Family Party, The Henderson Children, Left to right: 1. Kimberly (baby), 2. David, 3. Dwight, 4. Wyonella, Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson (back to camera), ca 1966.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Children, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Education--Religion, Presidents
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Vivan Henderson speaks at a podium in front of a building at the Clark College Commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Vivian Henderson Speaks at a Podium at Clark College Commencement, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
Dr. Vivan Henderson speaks at a podium in front of a building at the Clark College 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
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
Vivian Henderson and two other men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian Henderson, and Others at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1969
Description
Vivian Henderson and two other men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium 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
James P. Brawley watches while Vivian Henderson shakes hands with a man while holding a diploma at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson, and Man at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1969
Description
James P. Brawley watches while Vivian Henderson shakes hands with a man while holding a diploma 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
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson and another man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson, and Man at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1969
Description
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson and another man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium 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
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson, and other men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson, and Man at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1969
Description
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson, and other men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium 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
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson, and two other men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, converse at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson, and Man at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1969
Description
James P. Brawley, Vivian Henderson, and two other men, wearing graduation cap and gowns, converse 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
Vivian Henderson sits behind a man, wearing graduation cap and gown, standing at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Speaker and Vivian Henderson at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1969
Description
Vivian Henderson sits behind a man, wearing graduation cap and gown, standing at the podium 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
Vivian Henderson and another man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Unidentified Speaker and Vivian Henderson at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1969
Description
Vivian Henderson and another man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium 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
James P. Brawley and another man lead the academic procession past a brick building at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley Leads the Academic Procession at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley and another man lead the academic procession past a brick building 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
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A Graduate Shakes Hands With James P. Brawley on stage at Commencement, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
James P. Brawley and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, shake hands on stage 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