The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) was chartered in 1958, bringing together four denominational seminaries: Morehouse School of Religion (now Baptist School of Theology), Gammon Theological Seminary, Turner Theological Seminary, and Phillips School of Theology. Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary, and Absalom Jones Theological Institute (now closed) later joined the consortium. Audio recordings span the years 1943 to 1969. Among the speakers are prominent ITC faculty and staff, including Harry V. Richardson and Charles Copher; clergy from other religious institutions, including Rabbi Jacob Rothschild and Bishop Edgar Amos Love; as well as students and other visiting dignitaries. Topics covered include preaching, church administration, Christian history, and theology. The photographs document students, alumni, faculty, presidents, campus life, campus events, and buildings of the founding institutions and the ITC, which was chartered in 1958.

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. 
Jun 18, 2019

Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection

The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) was chartered in 1958, bringing together four denominational seminaries: Morehouse School of Religion (now Baptist School of Theology), Gammon Theological Seminary, Turner Theological Seminary, and Phillips School of Theology. Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary, and Absalom Jones Theological Institute (now closed) later joined the consortium. Audio recordings span the years 1943 to 1969. Among the speakers are prominent ITC faculty and staff, including Harry V. Richardson and Charles Copher; clergy from other religious institutions, including Rabbi Jacob Rothschild and Bishop Edgar Amos Love; as well as students and other visiting dignitaries. Topics covered include preaching, church administration, Christian history, and theology. The photographs document students, alumni, faculty, presidents, campus life, campus events, and buildings of the founding institutions and the ITC, which was chartered in 1958.

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
Groundbreaking, February 4, 1960 2/4/1960 Architect's drawing of the new ITC campus as originally planned. Edward C. Miller, architect. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Events and programs Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Groundbreaking, February 4, 1960 2/4/1960 Architect's drawing of the ITC campus as originally planned. Edward C. Miller, architect. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Events and programs Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Groundbreaking, February 4, 1960 2/4/1960 Dr. Harry V. Richardson (at microphone) and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays (right) with other men on stage at the ITC dedication. Written on verso: President Richardson speaking at the service of dedication. Others on platform are: L. to R., Bishop W.R. Wilkes, Rev. M. J. Wynn, Pres. Rufus E. Clement of Atlanta University, Bishop P.R. Shy, Mr. E. C. Miller, architect, and President Benjamin E. Mays. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Events and programs Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Groundbreaking, February 4, 1960 2/4/1960 A group gathers outside by a row of cars for the ITC groundbreaking dedication. Written on verso: Dedication service for the new site February 4, 1960. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Events and programs Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Groundbreaking, February 4, 1960 2/4/1960 A man speaks at a microphone at the ITC dedication. Written on verso: President Rufus E. Clement of Clark Atlanta University speaking at the dedication service. Others on platform are: Bishop W.R. Wilkes, Rev. M. J. Wynn, Pres. Bishop P.R. Shy, Mr. E. C. Miller, architect, and President Benjamin E. Mays. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Events and programs Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Groundbreaking, February 4, 1960 2/4/1960 A choir sings at the ITC groundbreaking. Written on verso: The ITC choir singing at the dedication service. Dr. J. DeKoven Killingsworth, director. Others pictured include Benjamin Bickers, Mrs. Richardson, Grady Butler, John H. Hamilton, John Eppes, William B. Crump, Granville Hicks, Nesmith, J. DeKoven Killingsworth, and Thomas Prall. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Events and programs Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Groundbreaking, February 4, 1960 2/4/1960 A group gathers and listens to Benjamin Mays speak at the ITC dedication with James Brawley and others stand on stage. Written on verso: Dedication service for the new ITC site February 4, 1960 African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Events and programs Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Eva M. Dennis, February 28, 1918 2/28/1918 Portrait of Eva M. Dennis. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
President's Advisors on HBCUs, 1996 1996 A group portrait of the President's Advisors on HBCUs. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Dr. Emmanuel McCall, circa 1995 1990/1999 Portrait of Dr. Emmanuel McCall. Written on verso: Dr. Emmanuel McCall, April 16, 1993 - April 12, 1996. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Bishop W. T. Handy Jr., circa 1991 1990/1992 Portrait of Bishop W. T. Handy Jr. Written on verso: Board Chair Bishop W. T. Handy Jr. April 6, 1990 - April 16, 1993. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Attorney Donald L. Hollowell, circa 1989 1989/1990 Portrait of Attorney Donald L. Hollowell. Written on verso: Attny. Donald L Hollowell, April 23, 1987-April 6, 1990. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
James H. Costen, circa 1990 1985/1995 Portrait of James H. Costen. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
James H. Costen, circa 1990 1985/1995 Portrait of James H. Costen. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
James H. Costen, circa 1990 1985/1995 Portrait of James H. Costen. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
ITC Class of 1983 1983 A composite photograph of students and faculty of the 1983 class of the ITC. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Dr. J. Deotis Roberts, circa 1985 1982/1987 Portrait of Dr. J. Deotis Roberts, fourth president, January 23, 1980-April 14, 1983. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Unidentified Man, circa 1985 1982/1987 Portrait of an unidentified man. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Bishop John Adams Hurst Adams, circa 1985 1980/1989 Portrait of Bishop John Adams Hurst Adams. Written on verso: Board Chair Bishop John Adams Hurst Adams, April 7, 1981 - April 23, 1987. Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Speaker, 1979 1979 Dean Wilkerson (Turner Theological Seminary) speaks from a pulpit. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Events and programs Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection