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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A card sent to Dr. Rufus E. Clement wishing him a merry Christmas and good new year.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Christmas Card, 1943
Date Created
1943
Description
A card sent to Dr. Rufus E. Clement wishing him a merry Christmas and good new year.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges
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 between Anatol Reeves and the office of Rufus Clement regarding on campus housing. Also included are two immigration notices for Anatol Reeves. Written on verso: Anatol G. Reeves. 76 Dowdeswell St. Nassau, Bahamas
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence and Immigration Papers of Anatol Reeves, September 9, 1939
Date Created
1939-09-09
Description
Correspondence between Anatol Reeves and the office of Rufus Clement regarding on campus housing. Also included are two immigration notices for Anatol Reeves. Written on verso: Anatol G. Reeves. 76 Dowdeswell St. Nassau, Bahamas
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
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 letter from Alberta M. Calloway regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Alberta M. Calloway, June 3, 1942
Date Created
1942-06-03
Description
A letter from Alberta M. Calloway regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women
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
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 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 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 David Udoh to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and David Udoh, October 1951
Date Created
1951-10
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of David Udoh 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 E.G. O'Neil to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and E.G. O'Neil, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of E.G. O'Neil 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 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 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 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
A letter from Florence A. Barksdale regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Florence A. Barksdale, June 1, 1942
Date Created
1942-06-01
Description
A letter from Florence A. Barksdale regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Frantz Casseus to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Frantz Casseus, March 20, 1953
Date Created
1953-03-20
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Frantz Casseus 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 Gerard Brun to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Gerard Brun, June 1954
Date Created
1954-06
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Gerard Brun to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Grant L. Franklin, August 29, 1946
Date Created
1946-08-29
Description
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Major Clemens to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and J. Max Bond, December 1951
Date Created
1951-12
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Major Clemens to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the acceptance of Jean de Souza to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Jean de Souza, 1944
Date Created
1944
Description
Correspondence regarding the acceptance of Jean de Souza to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence and paperwork regarding the acceptance of Jean de Souza to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Jean de Souza, 1945
Date Created
1945
Description
Correspondence and paperwork regarding the acceptance of Jean de Souza to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students, African American teachers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter from John Heil to Dr. Rufus Clement regarding the selection of women for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and John H. Heil, Jr., June 1, 1942
Date Created
1942-06-01
Description
A letter from John Heil to Dr. Rufus Clement regarding the selection of women for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter to Dr. Clement inviting him to visit the Veterans Service Center.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and John Sammons Bell, September 25, 1945
Date Created
1945-09-25
Description
A letter to Dr. Clement inviting him to visit the Veterans Service Center.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Joshua Mqadi to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Joshua Mqadi, November 1953
Date Created
1953-11
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Joshua Mqadi to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and L�lio Faublas regarding Faublas' thesis.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Lelio Faublas, April 1943
Date Created
1943-04
Description
Correspondence between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and L�lio Faublas regarding Faublas' thesis.
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 to Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Paul E. Waller, November 21, 1946
Date Created
1946-11-21
Description
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding the creation of a Verterans Administration Guidance Center at Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Quentin S. Doty, October 9, 1946
Date Created
1946-10-09
Description
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding the creation of a Verterans Administration Guidance Center at Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
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 Robert Breton to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Robert Breton, 1951
Date Created
1951
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Robert Breton to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding the vacancy of a housing unit.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence Between Dr. Rufus E. Clement and Siergei Powelle, August 19, 1946
Date Created
1946-08-19
Description
A letter to Dr. Clement regarding the vacancy of a housing unit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
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 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
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 from Daisy Adams regarding her participation in a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps training course.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence from Daisy Anita Adams to Dr. Rufus E. Clement, May 31, 1942
Date Created
1942-05-31
Description
A letter from Daisy Adams regarding her participation in a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps training course.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A newspaper article regarding the creation of a guidance center for veterans.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Guidance Center Expected At School Of Social Work, April 24, 1946
Date Created
1946-04-24
Description
A newspaper article regarding the creation of a guidance center for veterans.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American students, African American soldiers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter from Alvin McCrory regarding a family housing unit.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter from Alvin L. McCrory, July 1, 1947
Date Created
1947-07-01
Description
A letter from Alvin McCrory regarding a family housing unit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American students
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
Correspondence regarding the admission of Dennis Akunu to Atlanta University.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter from Dennis Akunu, July, 25, 1955
Date Created
1955-07-25
Description
Correspondence regarding the admission of Dennis Akunu to Atlanta University.
Subject
African American--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students
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
A letter to Daisy Adams regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Daisy Anita Adams, June 6, 1942
Date Created
1942-06-06
Description
A letter to Daisy Adams regarding her participation in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter to Eugenia Dunn regarding the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Eugenia Dunn, May 26, 1942
Date Created
1942-05-26
Description
A letter to Eugenia Dunn regarding the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American women
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter from the office of Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Grant L. Franklin, August 30, 1946
Date Created
1946-08-30
Description
A letter from the office of Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, African American soldiers
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A letter from the office of Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Letter to Paul E. Waller, November 27, 1946
Date Created
1946-11-27
Description
A letter from the office of Dr. Clement regarding a housing unit for married veterans.
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
Program for Frantz Casseus' performance in New York City.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Program for Frantz Casseus Concert, December 15, 1952
Date Created
1952-12-15
Description
Program for Frantz Casseus' performance in New York City.
Subject
African American musicians, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
Rufus E. Clement Records
A booklet issued by the NAACP providing an overview of the rights and benefits available to Veterans and their dependents.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Veterans' Handbook, circa 1945
Date Created
1945/1946
Description
A booklet issued by the NAACP providing an overview of the rights and benefits available to Veterans and their dependents.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers
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