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 woman tends her garden on Bisbee street. Text from slide presentation: Today reminders of the past are evident everywhere . . . . . in the cottages clustered along Bisbee street, ...
General Photographs Collection
Bisbee Street, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
A woman tends her garden on Bisbee street. Text from slide presentation: Today reminders of the past are evident everywhere . . . . . in the cottages clustered along Bisbee street, ...
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African American women
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A brochure for the "Stories Worth Sharing" presentation.
General Photographs Collection
Brochure for the "Stories Worth Sharing" Slide Show, September 27, 1991
Date Created
1991-09-27
Description
A brochure for the "Stories Worth Sharing" presentation.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, Lectures and lecturing
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A building located in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: In the 1950s, with the decline of the railroads, Reynoldstown began to decline.
General Photographs Collection
Building in Reynoldstown, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
A building located in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: In the 1950s, with the decline of the railroads, Reynoldstown began to decline.
Subject
African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Buildings and grounds
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A building located in south Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: That and the general migration of many Blacks to Atlanta's west side during the 1930s and 1940s, led to the neighborhood's decline.
General Photographs Collection
Building in South Atlanta, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
A building located in south Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: That and the general migration of many Blacks to Atlanta's west side during the 1930s and 1940s, led to the neighborhood's decline.
Subject
African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Buildings and grounds
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Three homes in Cabbagetown. Text from slide presentation: Cabbagetown and
General Photographs Collection
Cabbagetown, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Three homes in Cabbagetown. Text from slide presentation: Cabbagetown and
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
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
A view of Carver High School. Text from slide presentation: Its red brick and white stone tower still dominates the neighborhood.
General Photographs Collection
Carver High School, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
A view of Carver High School. Text from slide presentation: Its red brick and white stone tower still dominates the neighborhood.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A church located in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: By the early twentieth century, Reynoldstown had grown into a community with churches, �
General Photographs Collection
Church in Reynoldstown, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
A church located in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: By the early twentieth century, Reynoldstown had grown into a community with churches, �
Subject
Church buildings, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of a church located in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: They worshipped in neighborhood churches ...
General Photographs Collection
Church in Reynoldstown, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
View of a church located in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: They worshipped in neighborhood churches ...
Subject
African American churches, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Clark University and Gammon Theological Seminary' Brownsville campus. Text from slide presentation: In 1880, Clark University moved from its Atlanta location to a 450-acres campus in an area then known as Brownsville.
General Photographs Collection
Clark University and Gammon Theological Seminary Campus, circa 1880
Date Created
1875/1885
Description
View of Clark University and Gammon Theological Seminary' Brownsville campus. Text from slide presentation: In 1880, Clark University moved from its Atlanta location to a 450-acres campus in an area then known as Brownsville.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Theological seminaries
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
A man in a work outfit walks into a "Colored Waiting Room" entrance of a building.
General Photographs Collection
Colored Waiting Room, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A man in a work outfit walks into a "Colored Waiting Room" entrance of a building.
Subject
African American men, Race discrimination, African Americans--Segregation
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
Commercial buildings in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: . . . and commercial buildings.
General Photographs Collection
Commercial Buildings, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Commercial buildings in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: . . . and commercial buildings.
Subject
African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American business enterprises
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A couple sits on a couch and reads a magazine.
General Photographs Collection
Couple on a Couch, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A couple sits on a couch and reads a magazine.
Subject
African American men, African American women
Collection
General Photographs Collection