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
Dr. Thomas Cole shakes hands with another man at an event.
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 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 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 and another man sit at a table at a Child Survival Project event.
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 others pose with a check.
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 other men pose at a Child Survival Project event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
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
James P. Brawley, C. Eric Lincoln and  other men and women, wearing graduation robes, sit in chairs on stage at commencement.
Elias Blake Jr. poses with three other men and a large glass award at an award presentation.
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.
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
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
President Elias Blake Jr. shakes hands with another man, wearing graduation caps and gowns, on stage at commencement.
President Elias Blake Jr. stands at the podium, while two other men look on, at commencement.
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.
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.
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
Written on verso: Clark College Commencement Exercises ca. May 1975, Left to right: 1. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson
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
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.
Andrew Young and Vivian W. Henderson, wearing gowns, stand near a podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Andrew Young, Vivian W. Henderson and two other men stand near a podium on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley with other men and women wearing graduation robes, stand on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley stands with another man at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A man stands at a podium at an Alumni Banquet. Written on verso: Clark College Alumni Banquet ca. 1970, Left to right: 1. Scott, 2., 3. James Dean (at podium), 4. Dr. Eula Cohen, 5. Dr. Elias Blake, Jr.
James P. Brawley stands at the podium with a young man and woman at an assembly.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
James P. Brawley and another man sit at a dining table at a banquet.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian W. Henderson stands at the podium on stage with another man, wearing graduation cap and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian W. Henderson and another man at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Man and Woman Talk With Vivian Henderson on stage at commencement
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. James P. Brawley and Dr. Elias Blake Jr. seated next to each other.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women sit at dining tables at a Board of Trustees Luncheon.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
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.
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.
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.
Group portrait of President Henderson, two women and three men, at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
President Henderson and two other men pose at an event.
Written on verso: First 3 Black Presidents of Clark University and Clark College, Dr. W. H. Crogman, President 1903-1910 (tenure as teacher and president 45 years), Dr. M.S. Davage, President 1924-1941, Dr. James P. Brawley, Teacher and Dean 1925-1941, Clark University President, 1941-1965.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Portrait of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson .
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Comedian Dick Gregory, Dr. Elias Blake Jr., John Lewis, and another man speak with each other at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Dr. Clarence Coleman, Dr. Major Jones, and President Blake, wearing graduation caps and gowns, stand at the podium at an event.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian W. Henderson and another man, wearing a graduation cap and gowns, stand at the podium at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian W. Henderson stands at the podium on stage with two other men and a woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian W. Henderson stands at the podium on stage with three other men, wearing graduation caps and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian W. Henderson stands at the podium on stage with three other men, wearing graduation caps and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian W. Henderson stands at the podium on stage with three other men, wearing graduation caps and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Vivian W. Henderson stands at the podium on stage with another man, wearing graduation caps and gowns, at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs