Morris Brown College, a private, liberal arts institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1881 by the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church for the
Jun 27, 2019

Morris Brown College Photographs

Morris Brown College, a private, liberal arts institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1881 by the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church for the " moral, spiritual and intellectual growth of Negro boys and girls. "The original site for the school was located at Boulevard and Houston Street in Northeast Atlanta. On October 5, 1885, Morris Brown College opened with nine teachers and 107 students. By 1908 the school boasted an enrollment of nearly 1,000 students. It continued to offer instruction in industrial trades as well as academic fields and awarded two-year degrees in addition to four-year bachelor's degrees, but over time administrators placed greater emphasis on the development of the school's college-level curriculum. Morris Brown joined the Atlanta University Center in 1941, and along with Atlanta University, Clark College, Spelman College, and Morehouse College formed the largest consortium of HBCUs in the country. They remained members of the AUC until 2002. This collection contains photographs depicting Morris Brown College campus life spanning 1900 to 1990. Images include athletics, building and grounds, students and alumni, departments, events, faculty and staff, groups and organizations and individuals.

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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  • Subjects = African American athletes
1985
Outdoor portrait of a woman in cheerleading uniform surrounded by pompoms. Written on verso: "Morris Brn Clg. Cheerleader; Marsha Jones, 1985; Marchanita D. Jones".
African American women, African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, Portraits and people
Morris Brown College Photographs
Outdoor portrait of a woman in cheerleading uniform surrounded by pompoms. Written on verso: "Morris Brn Clg. Cheerleader; Marsha Jones, 1985; Marchanita D. Jones".
1985
Aerial view of football stadium with houses and buildings in background.
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes
Morris Brown College Photographs
Aerial view of football stadium with houses and buildings in background.
1984
Outdoor view of people seated in stands with a marching band and buildings in the background.
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes
Morris Brown College Photographs
Outdoor view of people seated in stands with a marching band and buildings in the background.
1982
View of men and women cheering in stands.
African American women, Campus life, African American men, African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, Campus life
Morris Brown College Photographs
View of men and women cheering in stands.
1980
Group portrait of a football team seated on bleachers. Wwritten on verso "Fighting Wolverine Football Team, Morris Brown College 1980-81".
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, African American men
Morris Brown College Photographs
Group portrait of a football team seated on bleachers. Wwritten on verso "Fighting Wolverine Football Team, Morris Brown College 1980-81".
1978
Portrait of two young men holding plaques. Written on verso "Left- Ezra johnson- Top Football player (auc), (Morris Brown Student), Right- Morris Brown Student Top Basketball player (auc)".
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, African American men
Morris Brown College Photographs
Portrait of two young men holding plaques. Written on verso "Left- Ezra johnson- Top Football player (auc), (Morris Brown Student), Right- Morris Brown Student Top Basketball player (auc)".
1978
Portrait of two young men holding plaques. Written on verso "Left- Ezra johnson- Top Football player (auc), (Morris Brown Student), Right- Morris Brown Student Top Basketball player (auc)".
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, African American men
Morris Brown College Photographs
Portrait of two young men holding plaques. Written on verso "Left- Ezra johnson- Top Football player (auc), (Morris Brown Student), Right- Morris Brown Student Top Basketball player (auc)".
1978
Group portrait of 3 football players. Written on verso "Star Athletes of the Purple Wolverines Football team".
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, African American men
Morris Brown College Photographs
Group portrait of 3 football players. Written on verso "Star Athletes of the Purple Wolverines Football team".
1978
Portrait of two young men holding plaques. Written on verso "Left- Ezra johnson- MBC Football player, Right- Bill Wade- Basketball player".
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, African American men
Morris Brown College Photographs
Portrait of two young men holding plaques. Written on verso "Left- Ezra johnson- MBC Football player, Right- Bill Wade- Basketball player".
1978
Group portrait of four men. Written on verso, "Left to right: (Morris Brown College), Ezra Johnson - Football Player, Cass Johnson - Football Coach, Charles Hardnett - Athletic Director, Bill Wade- Basketball Player".
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, African American men
Morris Brown College Photographs
Group portrait of four men. Written on verso, "Left to right: (Morris Brown College), Ezra Johnson - Football Player, Cass Johnson - Football Coach, Charles Hardnett - Athletic Director, Bill Wade- Basketball Player".
1977/1984
Outdoor portrait of a man with bleachers in background, on shirt: Wolverines.
African American men, African American universities and colleges, African American athletes, Portraits and people
Morris Brown College Photographs
Outdoor portrait of a man with bleachers in background, on shirt: Wolverines.
1977/1984
Indoor group portrait in a gymnasium. Written on verso: "Women's Basketball Coaches; L to R- Coach Vista Bryant- Head Basketball Coach + Coach Cedric Evans".
African American women, African American athletes, African American men, African American universities and colleges, Groups and organizations, Faculty and staff
Morris Brown College Photographs
Indoor group portrait in a gymnasium. Written on verso: "Women's Basketball Coaches; L to R- Coach Vista Bryant- Head Basketball Coach + Coach Cedric Evans".
1967/1974
View of stadium bleachers from football field, view of building and clock tower in background.
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes
Morris Brown College Photographs
View of stadium bleachers from football field, view of building and clock tower in background.
1967/1974
Outdoor view of a man at a podium.
African American men, African American universities and colleges, Faculty and staff, African American athletes, Lectures and lecturing
Morris Brown College Photographs
Outdoor view of a man at a podium.
1967-1974
Indoor view of men and women in a swimming pool. Written on verso: "Mr. Edward Weaver MB College; P.E. Instructor Physical Ed. Dept."
African American women, Campus life, African Americans--Education, African American men, African American athletes, Students, Faculty and staff
Morris Brown College Photographs
Indoor view of men and women in a swimming pool. Written on verso: "Mr. Edward Weaver MB College; P.E. Instructor Physical Ed. Dept."
1962/1968
Outdoor portrait of a man.
African American athletes, African American men, African American universities and colleges, Faculty and staff
Morris Brown College Photographs
Outdoor portrait of a man.
1958
Outdoor portrait of a man.
African American athletes, African American men, African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people
Morris Brown College Photographs
Outdoor portrait of a man.
1958
Outdoor portrait of a man.
African American athletes, African American men, African American universities and colleges, Faculty and staff
Morris Brown College Photographs
Outdoor portrait of a man.
1956/1964
Group portrait of five men. Written on verso: "Lf to Rt Major Powell, Joseph Lockhart, Billy Nix, Julian Robinson William T. Green, 5 Alumni Coaches".
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African American athletes
Morris Brown College Photographs
Group portrait of five men. Written on verso: "Lf to Rt Major Powell, Joseph Lockhart, Billy Nix, Julian Robinson William T. Green, 5 Alumni Coaches".
1952/1958
Outdoor view of football game with people seated in stands and buildings in background.
African American universities and colleges, African American athletes
Morris Brown College Photographs
Outdoor view of football game with people seated in stands and buildings in background.