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.
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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
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence and Photos from Africa College, Onitsha, February 18, 1949
Date Created
1949-02-18
Description
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
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A flyer advertising the Veterans Service Center.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Veterans Service Center Flyer, circa 1948
Date Created
1948/1949
Description
A flyer advertising the Veterans Service Center.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Program for the 13th Annual Conference presentd by the National Council of Negro Women.
Rufus E. Clement Records
National Council of Negro Women Conference Program, October 12, 1948
Date Created
1948-10-12
Description
Program for the 13th Annual Conference presentd by the National Council of Negro Women.
Subject
Women--Societies and clubs, Special events, African American women
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Thomas Torto to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Thomas Torto, October 1948
Date Created
1948-10
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Thomas Torto to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Christopher Fadipe to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Christopher Fadipe, October 1948
Date Created
1948-10
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Christopher Fadipe to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Chueta Ani to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Chueta Ani, August 1948
Date Created
1948-08
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Chueta Ani to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Emmanuel Hagan to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Emmanuel Hagan, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Emmanuel Hagan to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Emmanuel Azuka Ogbechie to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Emmanuel Azuka Ogbechie, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Emmanuel Azuka Ogbechie to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Akinbwaze Coker to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Corespondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Akinbwaze Coker, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Akinbwaze Coker to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Uzoma Usoh to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Uzoma Usoh, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Uzoma Usoh to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of E. Nwachuku-Jarret to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and E. Nwachuku-Jarret, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of E. Nwachuku-Jarret to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Christopher Fadipe to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Christopher Fadipe, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Christopher Fadipe to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Ayorinde Odubanjo to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Ayorinde Odubanjo, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Ayorinde Odubanjo to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Erasmus Iyamur to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Erasmus Iyamur, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Erasmus Iyamur to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of R.D. Awaneh to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and R.D. Awaneh, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of R.D. Awaneh to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Emman Fadaka to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Emman Fadaka, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Emman Fadaka to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding scholarsips for Nigerian students.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Mbonu Ojike, December 24, 1947
Date Created
1947-12-24
Description
Correspondence regarding scholarsips for Nigerian students.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter from Dr. Clement regarding the apointment of an enlistment representative for Atlanta Universiy.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Lieutenant General Alvan C. Gillem, Jr. and Dr. Rufus E. Clement, November 4, 1947
Date Created
1947-11-04
Description
A letter from Dr. Clement regarding the apointment of an enlistment representative for Atlanta Universiy.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding enlistment in the United States Army and Air Force.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Alvan C. Gillem, Jr., October 30, 1947
Date Created
1947-10-30
Description
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding enlistment in the United States Army and Air Force.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter to Alvin McCrory regarding a family housing unit on campus.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Alvin L. McCrory, July 5, 1947
Date Created
1947-07-05
Description
A letter to Alvin McCrory regarding a family housing unit on campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records