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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Group portrait of 5th grade class.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
5th Grade Class, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Group portrait of 5th grade class.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Group portrait of 5th grade class.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
5th Grade Class, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Group portrait of 5th grade class.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Addie Shropshire and Laura Nesbitt Thompson, wearing graduation caps and gowns, pose in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Addie Shropshire and Laura Nesbitt Thompson at Commencement, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
Addie Shropshire and Laura Nesbitt Thompson, wearing graduation caps and gowns, pose in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American woman, Portraits and people, Events and Programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Left to Right Administration Meeting, 1. Dr. J. deKoven Killingsworth - Department Chairman - music, 2. Dr. Wiley S. Bolden - Dean of faculty/Instruction, 3., 4. Dr. Johnathan Jackson - College Minister/Ass. Professor, 5. Pres. Brawly, 6., 7., 8. Dr. Herbert F. Rogers? Chair of Religion/Philosophy, 9. Mr. Hugh G. Black, English Instructor.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Administration Meeting, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Written on verso: Left to Right Administration Meeting, 1. Dr. J. deKoven Killingsworth - Department Chairman - music, 2. Dr. Wiley S. Bolden - Dean of faculty/Instruction, 3., 4. Dr. Johnathan Jackson - College Minister/Ass. Professor, 5. Pres. Brawly, 6., 7., 8. Dr. Herbert F. Rogers? Chair of Religion/Philosophy, 9. Mr. Hugh G. Black, English Instructor.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Left to Right Administration Meeting c.1960s, 1. Dr. J. deKoven Killingsworth 2. Dr. Wiley S. Bolden 3., 4. Dr. Johnathan Jackson, 5. Pres. Brawly, 6., 7., 8. Dr. Herbert F. Rogers?, 9. Mr. Hugh G. Black.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Administration Meeting, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Written on verso: Left to Right Administration Meeting c.1960s, 1. Dr. J. deKoven Killingsworth 2. Dr. Wiley S. Bolden 3., 4. Dr. Johnathan Jackson, 5. Pres. Brawly, 6., 7., 8. Dr. Herbert F. Rogers?, 9. Mr. Hugh G. Black.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Nine men, wearing suits with neckties, sit around a table with floral arrangement in the center.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Administration Meeting, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Nine men, wearing suits with neckties, sit around a table with floral arrangement in the center.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Nine men, wearing suits with neckties, sit around a table with floral arrangement in the center.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Administration Meeting, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Nine men, wearing suits with neckties, sit around a table with floral arrangement in the center.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: Left to Right 1. Pres. Brawly, 2., 3. Mr. Hugh G. Black, 4.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Administration Meeting, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Written on verso: Left to Right 1. Pres. Brawly, 2., 3. Mr. Hugh G. Black, 4.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Aerial view of a crowd gathered on the lawn between buildings on campus.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Aerial View of a Political Concert, Homecoming Activity, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
Aerial view of a crowd gathered on the lawn between buildings on campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Four graduates wearing caps and gowns, stand on an outdoor stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Aerial View of Stage at Commencement, June 1968
Date Created
1968-06
Description
Four graduates wearing caps and gowns, stand on an outdoor stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Female graduate in cap and gown, stands on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Aerial View of Unidentified Woman on Stage at Commencement, June 1968
Date Created
1968-06
Description
Female graduate in cap and gown, stands on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American woman, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and Programs, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alfred Spriggs and a group of science professors read papers in a class room. Written on verso: CC, ca. 1970s, L to R (1-5), 1., 2. Alfred Spriggs, 3., 4., 5., Professors of Varying Science Departments.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alfred Spriggs and Unidentified Science Professors, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
Alfred Spriggs and a group of science professors read papers in a class room. Written on verso: CC, ca. 1970s, L to R (1-5), 1., 2. Alfred Spriggs, 3., 4., 5., Professors of Varying Science Departments.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Three women, wearing a tiaras and sashes, sit on the hood and stand in the sun roof of a black car on road in front of campus gate.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Car in Homecoming Parade, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Three women, wearing a tiaras and sashes, sit on the hood and stand in the sun roof of a black car on road in front of campus gate.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in front of a building
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in front of a building
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Men and women gather with food on a lawn, next to a brick building, with a pop-up tent and pink and green balloons.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Homecoming Event, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Men and women gather with food on a lawn, next to a brick building, with a pop-up tent and pink and green balloons.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
A group portrait of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
A group portrait of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on steps in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Groups and organizations, Portraits and people, Greek letter societies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Reatha Clark King stands at the podium on stage at commencement.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alumna Reatha Clark King on Stage at Commencement, circa 2002
Date Created
1999/2005
Description
Reatha Clark King stands at the podium on stage at commencement.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Eleven women, wearing matching dresses, pose with a man and another woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alumni Class, circa 1900
Date Created
1897/1903
Description
Eleven women, wearing matching dresses, pose with a man and another woman, wearing graduation caps and gowns.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Written on verso: CC Alumni, Class of 1914, Lef to right - A.T. Hollingswort, William Black, Ms. Ruth Rush, Dr. Vernon Ayer, Rev. C.B. Holloway.
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs
Alumni Class of 1914, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
Written on verso: CC Alumni, Class of 1914, Lef to right - A.T. Hollingswort, William Black, Ms. Ruth Rush, Dr. Vernon Ayer, Rev. C.B. Holloway.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
Clark College and Clark Atlanta University Photographs