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.
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A plat of Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: One of the earliest documented records of Reynoldstown is this plat. It is clear from this map that Reynoldstown was a substantial community more than a century ago.
General Photographs Collection
Plat of Reynoldstown, circa 1865
Date Created
1860/1870
Description
A plat of Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: One of the earliest documented records of Reynoldstown is this plat. It is clear from this map that Reynoldstown was a substantial community more than a century ago.
Subject
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), Railroads, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Men ride a trolley in Altanta. Text from slide presentation: During the 1880s, the Atlanta Street Railroad Company extended its trolley system toward the east. For the first time, neighborhood residents could enjoy the convenience of riding the trolley to downtown Atlanta.
General Photographs Collection
Trolley, circa 1885
Date Created
1880/1890
Description
Men ride a trolley in Altanta. Text from slide presentation: During the 1880s, the Atlanta Street Railroad Company extended its trolley system toward the east. For the first time, neighborhood residents could enjoy the convenience of riding the trolley to downtown Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, Railroads
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A view of Leete Hall. Text from slide presentation: One of two university building remaining is Leete Hall, now part of Carver High School.
General Photographs Collection
Leete Hall, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
A view of Leete Hall. Text from slide presentation: One of two university building remaining is Leete Hall, now part of Carver High School.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A view of one of the original Clark University buildings. Text from slide presentation: Even though the other university structures have been demolished ...
General Photographs Collection
University Building, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
A view of one of the original Clark University buildings. Text from slide presentation: Even though the other university structures have been demolished ...
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Victorian Cottages built by Clark University to house married students. Text from slide presentation: . . . and in smaller Victorian cottages like these that were built on campus to house married students.
General Photographs Collection
Victorian Cottages, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Victorian Cottages built by Clark University to house married students. Text from slide presentation: . . . and in smaller Victorian cottages like these that were built on campus to house married students.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Victorian Cottage built by Clark University to house married students. Text from slide presentation: This cottage has a porch running along the front of the house,
General Photographs Collection
Victorian Cottage, circa 1900
Date Created
1895/1905
Description
Victorian Cottage built by Clark University to house married students. Text from slide presentation: This cottage has a porch running along the front of the house,
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
An advertisement for the Battle Hill devopment. Text from slide presentation: The subdivision was named for Dr. Hiram Mozley, inventor of Mozley's Lemon Elixir, who originally owned the land. The Mozley Park development grew slowly and in a somewhat random fashion, beginning around 1907.
General Photographs Collection
Development Advertisement, circa 1907
Date Created
1902/1912
Description
An advertisement for the Battle Hill devopment. Text from slide presentation: The subdivision was named for Dr. Hiram Mozley, inventor of Mozley's Lemon Elixir, who originally owned the land. The Mozley Park development grew slowly and in a somewhat random fashion, beginning around 1907.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Housing
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A map of Mozley Park. Text from slide presentation: Mozley Park, which lies west of the Atlanta University Center, represents yet another aspect of the city's history. The subdivision is triangular shaped and was originally bounded by Martin Luther King Drive (then called Hunter) on the north, Gordon Road on the south and by the Southern Railroad line on the east.
General Photographs Collection
Map of Mozley Park, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
A map of Mozley Park. Text from slide presentation: Mozley Park, which lies west of the Atlanta University Center, represents yet another aspect of the city's history. The subdivision is triangular shaped and was originally bounded by Martin Luther King Drive (then called Hunter) on the north, Gordon Road on the south and by the Southern Railroad line on the east.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, Railroads
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Two women stand in front of a car. Text from slide presentation: Clark University and Gammon Theological Seminary remained the focus of community life, but in 1941, Clark relocated to west Atlanta and Gammon followed 20 years later.
General Photographs Collection
Two Women and a Car, circa 1930
Date Created
1925/1935
Description
Two women stand in front of a car. Text from slide presentation: Clark University and Gammon Theological Seminary remained the focus of community life, but in 1941, Clark relocated to west Atlanta and Gammon followed 20 years later.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Newspaper clipping about the transfer of Mozley Park to Black citizens. Text from slide presentation: Eventually Mozley Park and surrounding areas became home to more and more Blacks, as whites fled to the outlying suburbs. In April, 1954, Mozley Park, the park, was officially designated for use by Blacks, reflecting the segregationist policies which were still prevalent at that time.
General Photographs Collection
Newspaper Clipping, April 2, 1954
Date Created
1954-04-02
Description
Newspaper clipping about the transfer of Mozley Park to Black citizens. Text from slide presentation: Eventually Mozley Park and surrounding areas became home to more and more Blacks, as whites fled to the outlying suburbs. In April, 1954, Mozley Park, the park, was officially designated for use by Blacks, reflecting the segregationist policies which were still prevalent at that time.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Housing
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Historic homes in the Westview neighborhood in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: Westview
General Photographs Collection
Westview, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Historic homes in the Westview neighborhood in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: Westview
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A home located in West End in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: West End
General Photographs Collection
West End, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
A home located in West End in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: West End
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of a historic home in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: This presentation is about Atlanta's historic African-American neighborhoods; why they are so important to our city's history; and why it is important to preserve them. Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods, and historic neighborhoods, which are fifty years old or older, lend a special feeling to our city.
General Photographs Collection
Historic Home, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
View of a historic home in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: This presentation is about Atlanta's historic African-American neighborhoods; why they are so important to our city's history; and why it is important to preserve them. Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods, and historic neighborhoods, which are fifty years old or older, lend a special feeling to our city.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Two homes located in Old Forth Ward. Text from slide presentation: Old Fourth Ward
General Photographs Collection
Old Fourth Ward, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Two homes located in Old Forth Ward. Text from slide presentation: Old Fourth Ward
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Historic homes in the Inamn Park. Text from slide presentation: Inman Park
General Photographs Collection
Inman Park, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Historic homes in the Inamn Park. Text from slide presentation: Inman Park
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: Atlanta's African-American neighborhoods have always played a significant role in our city's history, and it is important that ...
General Photographs Collection
Historic Homes, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: Atlanta's African-American neighborhoods have always played a significant role in our city's history, and it is important that ...
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . we protect and preserve those neighborhoods in order to protect and preserve the heritage they represent.
General Photographs Collection
Historic Building, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . we protect and preserve those neighborhoods in order to protect and preserve the heritage they represent.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in Pittsburgh. Text from slide presentation: Pittsburgh -- are only a few of our historic neighborhoods.
General Photographs Collection
Pittsburgh, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in Pittsburgh. Text from slide presentation: Pittsburgh -- are only a few of our historic neighborhoods.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . and we want you to consider preserving your neighborhood so that its story is not lost.
General Photographs Collection
Historic Building, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . and we want you to consider preserving your neighborhood so that its story is not lost.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: In many ways, buildings represent a time capsule of our past.
General Photographs Collection
Historic Building, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: In many ways, buildings represent a time capsule of our past.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection