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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Two people walk on Magnolia drive. Text from slide presentation: and Magnolia Lane - a lovely tree-lined avenue...
General Photographs Collection
Magnolia Drive, circa 1880
Date Created
1875/1885
Description
Two people walk on Magnolia drive. Text from slide presentation: and Magnolia Lane - a lovely tree-lined avenue...
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
General Photographs Collection
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.
General Photographs Collection
Clark University Campus, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
General Photographs Collection
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
General Photographs Collection
Physics Lab, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
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
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students
Collection
General Photographs Collection
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.
General Photographs Collection
A Geometry Class, 1921
Date Created
1916/1926
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Lorene Byron Brown and Dr. Boll.
General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brown and Dr. Boll, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
View of Lorene Byron Brown and Dr. Boll.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
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.
General Photographs Collection
Hallie and other SLIS Students, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
General Photographs Collection
UW master's students.
General Photographs Collection
UW Master's Students, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
UW master's students.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
General Photographs Collection
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.
General Photographs Collection
Evelyn Curry, Lorene Byron Brown, and Students, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Dr. Fanette Thomas. Written on recto: Dr. Fanette Thomas (deceased)
General Photographs Collection
Dr. Fanette Thomas, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
View of Dr. Fanette Thomas. Written on recto: Dr. Fanette Thomas (deceased)
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968
Date Created
1968-05
Description
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968
Date Created
1968-05
Description
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968
Date Created
1968-05
Description
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968
Date Created
1968-05
Description
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968
Date Created
1968-05
Description
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
General Photographs Collection
Commencement Ceremony, May 1968
Date Created
1968-05
Description
A crowd gathers outside for a commencement ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies, Campus life, African American universities and colleges
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union.
General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brownat the Wisconsin Union, August 1971
Date Created
1971-08
Description
View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union.
General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brownat the Wisconsin Union, August 1971
Date Created
1971-08
Description
View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Carolyn Dejoie and Steven James in the faculty lounge. Written on recto: Ms. Carolyn Dejoie and Dr. Steven James in faculty lounge.
General Photographs Collection
Carolyn Dejoie and Steven James, November 1973
Date Created
1973-11
Description
View of Carolyn Dejoie and Steven James in the faculty lounge. Written on recto: Ms. Carolyn Dejoie and Dr. Steven James in faculty lounge.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Gregory Zuek, Lorene, and Byron Brown at a graduation party. Written on recto: Gregory Zuek, Lorene and Byron Brown
General Photographs Collection
Gregory Zuek, Lorene, and Byron Brown, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Gregory Zuek, Lorene, and Byron Brown at a graduation party. Written on recto: Gregory Zuek, Lorene and Byron Brown
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's family at a graduation party. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's Family.
General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's Family, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's family at a graduation party. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's Family.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection