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 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 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 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 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 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
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
Brochure containing information for applicants for Officers' Training School.
Rufus E. Clement Records
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Brochure, circa 1941
Date Created
1941/1942
Description
Brochure containing information for applicants for Officers' Training School.
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
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 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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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 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