The General Photograph collection, includes photographs documenting the African American experience. This collection is organized into two series: individuals and subjects, and consists of photographs of notable figures including, W.E.B. DuBois and his family, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his time as a student at the AUC and more.  The collection also includes images of various Atlanta Neighborhood homes and sites.

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 29, 2020

General Photographs Collection

The General Photograph collection, includes photographs documenting the African American experience. This collection is organized into two series: individuals and subjects, and consists of photographs of notable figures including, W.E.B. DuBois and his family, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his time as a student at the AUC and more. The collection also includes images of various Atlanta Neighborhood homes and sites.

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.

For:
  • Subjects = African Americans--Education
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Magnolia Drive, circa 1880 1875/1885 Two people walk on Magnolia drive. Text from slide presentation: and Magnolia Lane - a lovely tree-lined avenue... African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education General Photographs Collection
Clark University Campus, circa 1915 1910/1920 A view of the Clark University campus. Text from slide presentation: The unique character of South Atlanta was its association with Clark University, and later, Gammon Theological Seminary. African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education General Photographs Collection
Physics Lab, circa 1920 1915/1925 Students conduct experiments in a physics lab. Text from slide presentation: South Atlanta was strengthened by people of good will, of both races, who invested their African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students General Photographs Collection
A Geometry Class, 1921 1916/1926 A group portrait of a geometry class. Text from slide presentation: time, money and energy to create a community where Blacks could receive an education and live in dignity. African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brown and Dr. Boll, circa 1970 1965/1975 View of Lorene Byron Brown and Dr. Boll. African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff General Photographs Collection
Hallie and other SLIS Students, circa 1970 1965/1975 View of Hallie and other SLIS students at Evelyn Curry's apartment. Written on recto: Hallie and Other SLIS Students at Evelyn Curry's apt. African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students General Photographs Collection
UW Master's Students, circa 1970 1965/1975 UW master's students. African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students General Photographs Collection
Evelyn Curry, Lorene Byron Brown, and Students, circa 1970 1965/1975 Evelyn Curry, Lorene Byron Brown, and other UW Master's students. Written on recto: Evelyn Curry and Lorene Byron Brown and other UW Master's students. African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students General Photographs Collection
Dr. Fanette Thomas, circa 1970 1965/1975 View of Dr. Fanette Thomas. Written on recto: Dr. Fanette Thomas (deceased) African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968 1968-05 A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony. African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968 1968-05 A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony. African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968 1968-05 A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony. African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968 1968-05 A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony. African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968 1968-05 A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony. African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968 1968-05 A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony. African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brownat the Wisconsin Union, August 1971 1971-08 View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brownat the Wisconsin Union, August 1971 1971-08 View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff General Photographs Collection
Carolyn Dejoie and Steven James, November 1973 1973-11 View of Carolyn Dejoie and Steven James in the faculty lounge. Written on recto: Ms. Carolyn Dejoie and Dr. Steven James in faculty lounge. African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff General Photographs Collection
Gregory Zuek, Lorene, and Byron Brown, 1974 1974 View of Gregory Zuek, Lorene, and Byron Brown at a graduation party. Written on recto: Gregory Zuek, Lorene and Byron Brown African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's Family, 1974 1974 View of Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's family at a graduation party. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's Family. African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events General Photographs Collection