Dr. Rufus Early Clement, the sixth President of Atlanta University, was the longest serving president in the history of the institution. While president, Clement served on the American Council on Education, the United Negro College Fund, and was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the United Service Organization. Clement served as president until his death in 1967. Materials consists of correspondence and reports from organizations such as Gammon Theological Seminary, the United Negro College Fund, National Education Association, Carnegie Research Fund, General Education Board, Harmon Foundation, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Atlanta Urban League, Southern Regional Council, Southern Conference for Human Welfare, Georgia Department of Education, and the United States Veterans Administration.

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.
May 6, 2022

Rufus E. Clement Records

Dr. Rufus Early Clement, the sixth President of Atlanta University, was the longest serving president in the history of the institution. While president, Clement served on the American Council on Education, the United Negro College Fund, and was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the United Service Organization. Clement served as president until his death in 1967. Materials consists of correspondence and reports from organizations such as Gammon Theological Seminary, the United Negro College Fund, National Education Association, Carnegie Research Fund, General Education Board, Harmon Foundation, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Atlanta Urban League, Southern Regional Council, Southern Conference for Human Welfare, Georgia Department of Education, and the United States Veterans Administration.

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.

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Letter from Dennis Akunu, July, 25, 1955 1955-07-25 Correspondence regarding the admission of Dennis Akunu to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Gerard Brun, June 1954 1954-06 Correspondence regarding the admission of Gerard Brun to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Joshua Mqadi, November 1953 1953-11 Correspondence regarding the admission of Joshua Mqadi to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Frantz Casseus, March 20, 1953 1953-03-20 Correspondence regarding the admission of Frantz Casseus to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and E.G. O'Neil, 1953 1953 Correspondence regarding the admission of E.G. O'Neil to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Program for Frantz Casseus Concert, December 15, 1952 1952-12-15 Program for Frantz Casseus' performance in New York City. African American musicians, African Americans--Music, Musicians Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and J. Max Bond, December 1951 1951-12 Correspondence regarding the admission of Major Clemens to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and David Udoh, October 1951 1951-10 Correspondence regarding the admission of David Udoh to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Robert Breton, 1951 1951 Correspondence regarding the admission of Robert Breton to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence and Photos from Africa College, Onitsha, February 18, 1949 1949-02-18 Letter and included photos from the proprietor and manager of Africa College, Onitsha to Dr. Rufus E. Clement regarding scholarships. Written on verso of photos: Staff, Africa College, Onitsha. Students, Africa College, Onitsha. Students, Africa Secondary Evening School, Onitsha. Girls, Africa School, Onitsha African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Veterans Service Center Flyer, circa 1948 1948/1949 A flyer advertising the Veterans Service Center. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
National Council of Negro Women Conference Program, October 12, 1948 1948-10-12 Program for the 13th Annual Conference presentd by the National Council of Negro Women. Women--Societies and clubs, Special events, African American women Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Thomas Torto, October 1948 1948-10 Correspondence regarding the admission of Thomas Torto to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Christopher Fadipe, October 1948 1948-10 Correspondence regarding the admission of Christopher Fadipe to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Chueta Ani, August 1948 1948-08 Correspondence regarding the admission of Chueta Ani to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Emmanuel Hagan, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of Emmanuel Hagan to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Emmanuel Azuka Ogbechie, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of Emmanuel Azuka Ogbechie to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Corespondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Akinbwaze Coker, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of Akinbwaze Coker to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Uzoma Usoh, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of Uzoma Usoh to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and E. Nwachuku-Jarret, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of E. Nwachuku-Jarret to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records