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
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Christopher Fadipe, 1948 1948 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 Ayorinde Odubanjo, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of Ayorinde Odubanjo 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 Erasmus Iyamur, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of Erasmus Iyamur 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 R.D. Awaneh, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of R.D. Awaneh 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 Emman Fadaka, 1948 1948 Correspondence regarding the admission of Emman Fadaka 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 Mbonu Ojike, December 24, 1947 1947-12-24 Correspondence regarding scholarsips for Nigerian students. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Lieutenant General Alvan C. Gillem, Jr. and Dr. Rufus E. Clement, November 4, 1947 1947-11-04 A letter from Dr. Clement regarding the apointment of an enlistment representative for Atlanta Universiy. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Alvan C. Gillem, Jr., October 30, 1947 1947-10-30 A letter to Dr. Clement regarding enlistment in the United States Army and Air Force. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Alvin L. McCrory, July 5, 1947 1947-07-05 A letter to Alvin McCrory regarding a family housing unit on campus. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter from Alvin L. McCrory, July 1, 1947 1947-07-01 A letter from Alvin McCrory regarding a family housing unit. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Paul E. Waller, November 27, 1946 1946-11-27 A letter from the office of Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Paul E. Waller, November 21, 1946 1946-11-21 A letter to Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Quentin S. Doty, October 9, 1946 1946-10-09 A letter to Dr. Clement regarding the creation of a Verterans Administration Guidance Center at Atlanta University. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Grant L. Franklin, August 30, 1946 1946-08-30 A letter from the office of Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Grant L. Franklin, August 29, 1946 1946-08-29 A letter to Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Siergei Powelle, August 19, 1946 1946-08-19 A letter to Dr. Clement regarding the vacancy of a housing unit. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Guidance Center Expected At School Of Social Work, April 24, 1946 1946-04-24 A newspaper article regarding the creation of a guidance center for veterans. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American students, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Veterans' Handbook, circa 1945 1945/1946 A booklet issued by the NAACP providing an overview of the rights and benefits available to Veterans and their dependents. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and John Sammons Bell, September 25, 1945 1945-09-25 A letter to Dr. Clement inviting him to visit the Veterans Service Center. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Jean de Souza, 1945 1945 Correspondence and paperwork regarding the acceptance of Jean de Souza to Atlanta University. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American teachers Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Jean de Souza, 1944 1944 Correspondence regarding the acceptance of Jean de Souza 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 Lelio Faublas, April 1943 1943-04 Correspondence between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and L�lio Faublas regarding Faublas' thesis. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students Rufus E. Clement Records
Christmas Card, 1943 1943 A card sent to Dr. Rufus E. Clement wishing him a merry Christmas and good new year. African American--Education, African American universities and colleges Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Daisy Anita Adams, June 6, 1942 1942-06-06 A letter to Daisy Adams regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Alberta M. Calloway, June 3, 1942 1942-06-03 A letter from Alberta M. Calloway regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and John H. Heil, Jr., June 1, 1942 1942-06-01 A letter from John Heil to Dr. Rufus Clement regarding the selection of women for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945) Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Florence A. Barksdale, June 1, 1942 1942-06-01 A letter from Florence A. Barksdale regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence from Daisy Anita Adams to Dr. Rufus E. Clement, May 31, 1942 1942-05-31 A letter from Daisy Adams regarding her participation in a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps training course. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Eugenia Dunn, May 26, 1942 1942-05-26 A letter to Eugenia Dunn regarding the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women Rufus E. Clement Records
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Brochure, circa 1941 1941/1942 Brochure containing information for applicants for Officers' Training School. African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women Rufus E. Clement Records